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Mazda MX-5

Maroon · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

C5 JBCMOT history

C5 JBC is a maroon petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

C5 JBC maroon 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,757 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JBC was last recorded at 48,757 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,584 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
1,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,757 miles
  • 2025 – 48,584 miles
  • 2024 – 48,159 miles
  • 2023 – 47,831 miles
  • 2022 – 47,419 miles
  • 2021 – 46,316 miles
  • 2020 – 45,727 miles
  • 2019 – 45,106 miles
  • 2018 – 43,520 miles
  • 2017 – 42,354 miles
  • 2016 – 41,153 miles
  • 2015 – 40,257 miles
  • 2014 – 37,831 miles
  • 2013 – 35,239 miles
  • 2012 – 32,620 miles
  • 2011 – 30,628 miles
  • 2010 – 28,316 miles
  • 2009 – 25,000 miles
  • 2008 – 22,890 miles
  • 2007 – 19,306 miles
  • 2006 – 15,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,757 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Some corrosion both rear inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Some corrosion of offside rear outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,757 miles (+173)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    651792109035
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  2. Pass48,584 miles (+425)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    909266580278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  3. Pass48,159 miles (+328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    954510180979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  4. Pass47,831 miles (+412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    336114075042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all suspension components

  5. Pass47,419 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,419 miles
    Test number
    722734370539
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass46,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    996927787501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wishbones corroded

  7. Fail46,314 miles (+587)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    316494061028
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wishbones corroded

  8. Pass45,727 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    968687751098
    • AdvisorySome corrosion both rear inner sills

  9. Fail45,719 miles (+613)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    897273926696
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion both rear inner sills

  10. Pass45,106 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    977650397036
    • AdvisorySome corrosion offside rear outer sill

  11. Pass43,520 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    391357420848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,354 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    933909968563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,153 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    389801806492
    • AdvisorySome corrosion of offside rear outer sill

  14. Fail41,149 miles (+892)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    913187828205
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion of offside rear outer sill

  15. Pass40,257 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    746937885179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,831 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    119387274107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,239 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,239 miles
    Test number
    816144183196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,620 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    978965062147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,628 miles
    Test number
    277231361491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,628 miles (+2,312)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,628 miles
    Test number
    196230561188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  21. Pass28,316 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    404857880107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,000 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    953137289153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,890 miles (+3,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,890 miles
    Test number
    493216558164
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on tread

  24. Pass19,306 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,306 miles
    Test number
    171466557192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,694 miles
    Test number
    852386856108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 JBC

Does C5 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JBC is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JBC?
The MOT on C5 JBC is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 JBC done?
C5 JBC was recorded at 48,757 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,624 miles a year.
Has C5 JBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JBC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 JBC 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 C5 JBC find?
C5 JBC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 6 more.

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