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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

JBM 79MOT history

JBM 79 is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

JBM 79 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,860 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JBM 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JBM 79 was last recorded at 108,860 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,278 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,582 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,860 miles
  • 2025 – 105,278 miles
  • 2024 – 100,446 miles
  • 2023 – 96,196 miles
  • 2022 – 92,589 miles
  • 2021 – 88,118 miles
  • 2020 – 84,105 miles
  • 2019 – 78,793 miles
  • 2018 – 72,478 miles
  • 2017 – 68,848 miles
  • 2016 – 68,193 miles
  • 2015 – 67,740 miles
  • 2014 – 67,341 miles
  • 2013 – 63,943 miles
  • 2012 – 60,418 miles
  • 2011 – 56,046 miles
  • 2010 – 51,160 miles
  • 2009 – 47,511 miles
  • 2008 – 40,262 miles
  • 2007 – 35,123 miles
  • 2006 – 27,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,860 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,860 miles (+3,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,860 miles
    Test number
    107856312483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding

  2. Pass105,278 miles (+4,832)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,278 miles
    Test number
    726594143249
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,446 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    971100914695
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail100,446 miles (+4,250)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,446 miles
    Test number
    102457552241
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass96,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    740866139424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail96,196 miles (+3,607)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,196 miles
    Test number
    721227101872
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass92,589 miles (+4,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,589 miles
    Test number
    257882938934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,118 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    124110841097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  9. Fail88,102 miles (+3,997)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    421435247716
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  10. Pass84,105 miles (+5,312)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,105 miles
    Test number
    926853060250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNeaside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  11. Pass78,793 miles (+6,315)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    465469700601
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill corroded

  12. Pass72,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    113671742208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,478 miles (+3,630)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    390455740742
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass68,848 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    279558725653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,193 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,193 miles
    Test number
    863170473470
    • AdvisoryClutch very weak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  16. Pass67,740 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    515570505135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,341 miles (+3,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    276316604188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass63,943 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    645493443123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,418 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    646558632137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass60,418 miles (+4,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    968488332182
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass56,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    218878231156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail56,046 miles (+4,886)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    716208731164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,160 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,160 miles
    Test number
    394337440177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,511 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    244172089472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,262 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    291846338486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass35,123 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,123 miles
    Test number
    952193247107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,828 miles
    Test number
    263312356430
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade starting to split

Questions about JBM 79

What vehicle is registration JBM 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JBM 79 on a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JBM 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JBM 79 is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JBM 79?
The MOT on JBM 79 is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JBM 79 done?
JBM 79 was recorded at 108,860 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has JBM 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JBM 79 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on JBM 79 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 JBM 79 find?
JBM 79 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 1 more.

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