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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

J94 JCWMOT history

J94 JCW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

J94 JCW 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,557 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J94 JCW
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
29 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J94 JCW was last recorded at 116,557 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,431 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,557 miles
  • 2024 – 109,924 miles
  • 2023 – 108,482 miles
  • 2022 – 107,621 miles
  • 2021 – 107,128 miles
  • 2020 – 106,265 miles
  • 2019 – 105,727 miles
  • 2018 – 104,629 miles
  • 2017 – 103,906 miles
  • 2016 – 102,938 miles
  • 2015 – 102,071 miles
  • 2014 – 101,168 miles
  • 2013 – 99,510 miles
  • 2012 – 98,438 miles
  • 2011 – 95,718 miles
  • 2010 – 93,411 miles
  • 2009 – 92,236 miles
  • 2008 – 89,931 miles
  • 2007 – 88,191 miles
  • 2006 – 82,004 miles
  • 2005 – 80,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,557 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,557 miles (+126)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    990091117737
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail116,431 miles (+6,507)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    313766532440
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass109,924 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    982033788129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,835 miles (+1,353)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    204935206643
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,482 miles (+861)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,482 miles
    Test number
    236827271956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,621 miles (+493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    882893902010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill / lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,128 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    983021710016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill/ lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,120 miles (+855)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,120 miles
    Test number
    331678020921
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill/ lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,265 miles (+538)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    390837078281
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,727 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    811056171897
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underneath

  11. Fail105,719 miles (+1,090)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,719 miles
    Test number
    959918856442
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe chalked runs across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underneath

  12. Pass104,629 miles (+723)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,629 miles
    Test number
    858947777921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,906 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    483346768333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail103,898 miles (+960)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,898 miles
    Test number
    495033097291
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass102,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,938 miles
    Test number
    496303130199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,938 miles (+867)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,938 miles
    Test number
    736274237298
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

  17. Pass102,071 miles (+903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    334457799388
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill slighty corroded

  18. Pass101,168 miles (+1,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,168 miles
    Test number
    548888534344
    • NoteRear brake pipe accross axel slightly corroded

  19. Pass99,510 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    469133843380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside front outer sill slightly corroded and wing at bottom corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipe accross axel slightly corroded

  20. Fail99,503 miles (+1,065)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,503 miles
    Test number
    606647733327
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside front outer sill slightly corroded and wing at bottom corroded
    • NoteOffside front outer sill slightly corroded and wing insecure at bottom
    • NoteRear brake pipe accross axel slightly corroded

  21. Pass98,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    665621732334
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear sills

  22. Fail98,432 miles (+2,714)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,432 miles
    Test number
    439871832470
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear sills

  23. Pass95,718 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    749169721385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail95,708 miles (+2,297)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    279257621313
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass93,411 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,411 miles
    Test number
    450829410335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,236 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,236 miles
    Test number
    910271529329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,931 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,931 miles
    Test number
    690043628372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,850 miles (+1,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    814862318344
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  29. Pass88,191 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    941256017344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass82,004 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,004 miles
    Test number
    741614706310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass80,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    183624835307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J94 JCW

Does J94 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J94 JCW is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J94 JCW?
The MOT on J94 JCW is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J94 JCW done?
J94 JCW was recorded at 116,557 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has J94 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J94 JCW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J94 JCW 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 J94 JCW find?
J94 JCW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front wing/sill.

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