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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

C5 JDFMOT history

C5 JDF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 105,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

C5 JDF green 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 30 May 2027
Mileage
105,521 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JDF was last recorded at 105,521 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,439 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,082 miles
Average per year
1,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,521 miles
  • 2025 – 102,439 miles
  • 2024 – 102,029 miles
  • 2023 – 100,861 miles
  • 2022 – 100,020 miles
  • 2020 – 97,641 miles
  • 2019 – 96,396 miles
  • 2018 – 95,439 miles
  • 2017 – 94,937 miles
  • 2016 – 94,338 miles
  • 2015 – 93,601 miles
  • 2014 – 93,067 miles
  • 2013 – 91,667 miles
  • 2012 – 90,647 miles
  • 2011 – 89,312 miles
  • 2010 – 87,914 miles
  • 2009 – 86,670 miles
  • 2008 – 84,676 miles
  • 2007 – 81,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,521 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,521 miles (+3,082)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    140151269489
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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))

  2. Pass102,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    875874775507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,431 miles (+402)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,431 miles
    Test number
    323278004506
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,029 miles (+1,168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    712409290653
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,861 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    995932168695
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail100,831 miles (+811)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    521493652728
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,020 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    754555408689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,994 miles (+2,353)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,994 miles
    Test number
    647744489904
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass97,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    351167194852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,641 miles (+1,245)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    269519545583
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,396 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,396 miles
    Test number
    703705444266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    536559746453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,439 miles (+502)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    871605255854
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass94,937 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    562135952822
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail94,865 miles (+527)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    890502069496
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass94,338 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    466429618442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    748869598378
    • AdvisoryFine cracks in o/s and n/s outer tyre walls

  18. Fail93,601 miles (+534)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    635514407191
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFine cracks in o/s and n/s outer tyre walls

  19. Pass93,067 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    946113374262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    979629663210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,667 miles (+1,020)3 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    409859763227
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail90,647 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,647 miles
    Test number
    709994382287
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass90,647 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,647 miles
    Test number
    999864782235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,312 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    769704411289
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass89,312 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    815294111246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,914 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,914 miles
    Test number
    421969770144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    254848139211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail86,670 miles (+1,994)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    372568039498
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  29. Pass84,676 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    334943288105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,655 miles (+3,478)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    820797378128
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass81,177 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    944513697158
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  32. Pass70,039 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,039 km
    Test number
    894638456186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail70,039 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,039 km
    Test number
    412348356190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Questions about C5 JDF

Does C5 JDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JDF is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JDF?
The MOT on C5 JDF is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 JDF done?
C5 JDF was recorded at 105,521 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,289 miles a year.
Has C5 JDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JDF has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 JDF 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 JDF find?
C5 JDF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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