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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.

P262 JTS white 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass102,791 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Pass77,287 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    895743714215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Pass67,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,178 miles
    Test number
    400970119137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass66,058 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    161716607320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,029 miles
    Test number
    181185417132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. 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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