
Mazda MX-5
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc
P262 JTSMOT history
P262 JTS is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 102,791 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P262 JTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 19 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P262 JTS was last recorded at 102,791 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,788 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,791 miles
- 2025 – 102,788 miles
- 2021 – 102,074 miles
- 2020 – 101,280 miles
- 2019 – 98,910 miles
- 2018 – 96,500 miles
- 2017 – 87,061 miles
- 2016 – 82,147 miles
- 2015 – 78,977 miles
- 2014 – 77,287 miles
- 2012 – 76,563 miles
- 2011 – 71,424 miles
- 2010 – 69,090 miles
- 2009 – 67,178 miles
- 2007 – 66,058 miles
- 2006 – 58,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking and service brake is low
- AdvisoryPedal rubbers are worn
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Battery in boot slightly insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,791 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 102,791 miles
- Test number
- 570694603493
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking and service brake is low
- AdvisoryPedal rubbers are worn
Fail102,788 miles (+714)15 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,788 miles
- Test number
- 431239503992
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPedal rubbers are in poor condition
Pass102,074 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,074 miles
- Test number
- 163507544979
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded
- AdvisoryBattery in boot slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has temporary repairs
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Fail102,069 miles (+789)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,069 miles
- Test number
- 603992784477
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe becoming corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking at top (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBattery in boot slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low /required in approx 2000 miles and discs becoming corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has temporary repairs
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass101,280 miles (+2,370)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,280 miles
- Test number
- 144588297497
- AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar end link upper bushes becoming worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low and discs becoming corroded
- AdvisoryN.s front brake pipe becoming corroded
- AdvisoryO.s front chassis excessively corroded (small hole) but not a prescribed area
- AdvisoryO.s rear inner sill at rear excessively corroded but not a prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and has had temporary repair
Pass98,910 miles (+2,410)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,910 miles
- Test number
- 679184447943
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded
Pass96,500 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,500 miles
- Test number
- 807904308061
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills at rear becoming corroded
- AdvisoryN.s front brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryN.s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded/has hole but not with in prescribed area
- AdvisoryN.s rear suspension shock absorber damp/slight leak
- AdvisoryN.s wiper blade slightly split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
Fail96,500 miles (+9,439)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,500 miles
- Test number
- 899591670277
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills at rear becoming corroded
- AdvisoryN.s front brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryN.s rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded/has hole but not with in prescribed area
- AdvisoryN.s rear suspension shock absorber damp/slight leak
- AdvisoryN.s wiper blade slightly split
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
Pass87,061 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 87,061 miles
- Test number
- 595938425518
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle becoming generally corroded
Fail87,033 miles (+4,886)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,033 miles
- Test number
- 700509315815
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle becoming generally corroded
Pass82,147 miles (+3,170)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 82,147 miles
- Test number
- 873143351922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,977 miles (+10)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,977 miles
- Test number
- 428538905277
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside door mirror missing
- NoteOffside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
- NoteSuspension components corroding
Fail78,967 miles (+1,680)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,967 miles
- Test number
- 327291905415
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside door mirror missing
- NoteOffside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
- NoteSuspension components corroding
Fail77,287 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,287 miles
- Test number
- 307163714442
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass77,287 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 77,287 miles
- Test number
- 895743714215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,265 miles (+702)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,265 miles
- Test number
- 385829524132
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass76,563 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 76,563 miles
- Test number
- 686841222304
- NoteAll front and rear suspension areas and components very corroded
- NoteFront coil springs corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteUnder bonnet suspension areas corroded
- NoteUnder vehicle corroded
Fail76,563 miles (+16)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,563 miles
- Test number
- 298669512325
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteAll front and rear suspension areas and components very corroded
- NoteFront coil springs corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteUnder bonnet suspension areas corroded
- NoteUnder vehicle corroded
Fail76,547 miles (+5,123)2 failures1 advisory8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,547 miles
- Test number
- 596043462140
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front side repeaters slightly loose but secure
- NoteBoth front strut top mounting areas corroded but exssively
- NoteFront springs corroded
- NoteFront suspension/areas corroded
- NoteNearside rear outer sill very corroded
- NoteOffside rear outer sill very corroded
- NoteRear springs corroded
- NoteUnder vehicle corroded
Pass71,424 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,424 miles
- Test number
- 397843411192
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel cap seal slightly perishing
- NoteRemoved air freshner from mirror
- NoteUnder vehicle corroded
Fail71,423 miles (+2,333)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,423 miles
- Test number
- 899312511191
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel cap seal slightly perishing
- NoteRemoved air freshner from mirror
- NoteUnder vehicle corroded
Pass69,090 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 69,090 miles
- Test number
- 414491210134
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside.rear.tyre.inner.wall.badly.perished
Fail69,090 miles (+1,912)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,090 miles
- Test number
- 203891210105
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside.rear.tyre.inner.wall.badly.perished
Pass67,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 67,178 miles
- Test number
- 400970119137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,178 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,178 miles
- Test number
- 133027709149
- DangerousFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass66,058 miles (+2,029)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 66,058 miles
- Test number
- 161716607320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 181185417132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,029 miles (+5,569)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 191305217144
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass58,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 58,460 miles
- Test number
- 291207816406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P262 JTS
- Does P262 JTS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P262 JTS is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P262 JTS?
- The MOT on P262 JTS is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P262 JTS done?
- P262 JTS was recorded at 102,791 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,241 miles a year.
- Has P262 JTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P262 JTS has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on P262 JTS 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 P262 JTS find?
- P262 JTS passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear parking and service brake is low; pedal rubbers are worn.
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