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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H159 JVMMOT history

H159 JVM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 206,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

H159 JVM silver 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
206,220 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H159 JVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H159 JVM was last recorded at 206,220 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,776 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
3,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,220 miles
  • 2024 – 205,776 miles
  • 2023 – 204,837 miles
  • 2019 – 199,278 miles
  • 2018 – 198,947 miles
  • 2017 – 198,759 miles
  • 2016 – 198,474 miles
  • 2015 – 198,162 miles
  • 2014 – 197,595 miles
  • 2013 – 197,080 miles
  • 2012 – 196,459 miles
  • 2011 – 183,202 miles
  • 2010 – 176,403 miles
  • 2007 – 152,174 miles
  • 2006 – 143,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,220 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,220 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,220 miles
    Test number
    219713624751
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass205,776 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    205,776 miles
    Test number
    905765629496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,837 miles
    Test number
    963857288853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,935 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    203,935 km
    Test number
    897310014775
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail203,935 km (+1,848)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,935 km
    Test number
    637076350267
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass202,087 km (+720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,087 km
    Test number
    698415465503
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass201,367 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    201,367 km
    Test number
    886917866142
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Fail201,367 km1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,367 km
    Test number
    489378849730
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass199,278 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    199,278 miles
    Test number
    532138106764
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass198,947 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    198,947 miles
    Test number
    903206832191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,759 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    198,759 miles
    Test number
    139850440738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass198,474 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    198,474 miles
    Test number
    273396368841
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  13. Fail198,445 miles (+283)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,445 miles
    Test number
    747969928410
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass198,162 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    198,162 miles
    Test number
    547923465065
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail198,134 miles (+539)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,134 miles
    Test number
    547322365094
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass197,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    197,595 miles
    Test number
    406909664042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail197,595 miles (+515)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,595 miles
    Test number
    649159164058
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass197,080 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    197,080 miles
    Test number
    278686363007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail197,049 miles (+590)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,049 miles
    Test number
    168765563030
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  20. Pass196,459 miles (+13,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    196,459 miles
    Test number
    896734252086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass183,202 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    183,202 miles
    Test number
    157509661486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail183,201 miles (+6,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,201 miles
    Test number
    698468261046
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass176,403 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    176,403 miles
    Test number
    471647420005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail176,402 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,402 miles
    Test number
    141546120475
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass173,410 km (+9,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    173,410 km
    Test number
    222442679051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass164,217 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    164,217 km
    Test number
    834829548018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail152,174 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,174 miles
    Test number
    262871357021
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass152,174 miles (+8,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    152,174 miles
    Test number
    704631457005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass143,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    143,540 miles
    Test number
    911564156057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail143,411 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,411 km
    Test number
    864112456096
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about H159 JVM

Does H159 JVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H159 JVM is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on H159 JVM?
The MOT on H159 JVM is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H159 JVM done?
H159 JVM was recorded at 206,220 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
Has H159 JVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H159 JVM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on H159 JVM 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 H159 JVM find?
H159 JVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box.

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