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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc

A15 JTAMOT history

A15 JTA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

A15 JTA red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,582 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A15 JTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A15 JTA was last recorded at 112,582 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,771 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,582 miles
  • 2024 – 111,771 miles
  • 2023 – 110,990 miles
  • 2022 – 110,706 miles
  • 2021 – 110,568 miles
  • 2020 – 109,792 miles
  • 2018 – 107,201 miles
  • 2017 – 107,138 miles
  • 2016 – 106,914 miles
  • 2015 – 106,763 miles
  • 2014 – 106,366 miles
  • 2013 – 106,267 miles
  • 2012 – 105,927 miles
  • 2011 – 105,493 miles
  • 2010 – 104,828 miles
  • 2009 – 103,970 miles
  • 2008 – 102,978 miles
  • 2007 – 102,256 miles
  • 2006 – 100,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear suspension coroded in general

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,582 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    611929357878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass111,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    995977538332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail111,771 miles (+781)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    371934416961
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    607093341625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,990 miles (+284)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    460942308666
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,706 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,706 miles
    Test number
    992935072844
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,568 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,568 miles
    Test number
    279166881372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coroded in general

  8. Fail110,563 miles (+771)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,563 miles
    Test number
    681129123669
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coroded in general

  9. Pass109,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,792 miles
    Test number
    899145732945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,534 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,534 km
    Test number
    642191409031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,534 km (+1,303)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,534 km
    Test number
    478769480122
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass107,231 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,231 km
    Test number
    628275363468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,201 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,201 miles
    Test number
    202989877217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,138 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    516183851428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,914 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,914 miles
    Test number
    924282375729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,763 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,763 miles
    Test number
    375916775114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,366 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,366 miles
    Test number
    508770474174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,267 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    535529963155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass105,927 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,927 miles
    Test number
    476817262173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,493 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    989381761107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,828 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    873871260107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass103,970 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,970 miles
    Test number
    742960179182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,959 miles (+981)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    991523869147
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  24. Pass102,978 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    474723968178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,256 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    693933967115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,246 miles (+1,407)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    794717657126
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass100,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,839 miles
    Test number
    492305726059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A15 JTA

Does A15 JTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A15 JTA is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A15 JTA?
The MOT on A15 JTA is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A15 JTA done?
A15 JTA was recorded at 112,582 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 594 miles a year.
Has A15 JTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A15 JTA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on A15 JTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A15 JTA find?
A15 JTA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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