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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

J8 SMXMOT history

J8 SMX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

J8 SMX black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,232 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SMX was last recorded at 165,232 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2020: 46,184 miles, lower than 145,101 miles on 4 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,392 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
2,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,232 miles
  • 2025 – 161,392 miles
  • 2024 – 149,450 miles
  • 2023 – 148,996 miles
  • 2022 – 148,212 miles
  • 2021 – 146,589 miles
  • 2020 – 146,184 miles
  • 2018 – 145,101 miles
  • 2017 – 142,395 miles
  • 2016 – 141,814 miles
  • 2015 – 141,171 miles
  • 2014 – 139,118 miles
  • 2013 – 135,027 miles
  • 2012 – 121,792 miles
  • 2011 – 118,799 miles
  • 2010 – 118,792 miles
  • 2009 – 118,435 miles
  • 2008 – 117,780 miles
  • 2007 – 116,262 miles
  • 2006 – 109,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,232 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,232 miles (+3,840)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,232 miles
    Test number
    993746228455
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,392 miles (+11,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,392 miles
    Test number
    967684203795
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass149,450 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,450 miles
    Test number
    209128504337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,996 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,996 miles
    Test number
    278252272254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,212 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,212 miles
    Test number
    639841487772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,209 miles (+1,620)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,209 miles
    Test number
    682406175601
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  7. Pass146,589 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,589 miles
    Test number
    117346411183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,184 miles
    Test number
    980851622676
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail46,184 miles (-98,917)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,184 miles
    Test number
    833018126057
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    806005736746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,101 miles (+2,706)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    840550141329
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass142,395 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,395 miles
    Test number
    716143085278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,814 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,814 miles
    Test number
    949016071805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,171 miles (+2,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    322582018694
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Fail139,118 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,118 miles
    Test number
    438847544195
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass139,118 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,118 miles
    Test number
    805797444118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    468843053113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,027 miles (+13,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    916873453105
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass121,792 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,792 miles
    Test number
    275064452159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    975924951195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,798 miles (+6)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    489135441126
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  22. Fail118,792 miles (+357)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,792 miles
    Test number
    382527640355
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Fail118,435 miles (+655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    212648979156
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass117,780 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,780 miles
    Test number
    542937278166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass116,262 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    231574937155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    109,010 miles
    Test number
    150363466103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SMX

Does J8 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SMX is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 SMX?
The MOT on J8 SMX is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SMX done?
J8 SMX was recorded at 165,232 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,790 miles a year.
Has J8 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SMX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 SMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 SMX find?
J8 SMX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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