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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S103 JHNMOT history

S103 JHN is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 36,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S103 JHN gold 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,246 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S103 JHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S103 JHN was last recorded at 36,246 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,126 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,246 miles
  • 2025 – 36,126 miles
  • 2024 – 36,022 miles
  • 2023 – 35,851 miles
  • 2022 – 35,692 miles
  • 2021 – 35,416 miles
  • 2020 – 34,989 miles
  • 2019 – 34,517 miles
  • 2018 – 34,159 miles
  • 2017 – 33,728 miles
  • 2016 – 33,305 miles
  • 2015 – 32,907 miles
  • 2014 – 32,202 miles
  • 2013 – 31,726 miles
  • 2012 – 30,956 miles
  • 2011 – 29,796 miles
  • 2010 – 29,795 miles
  • 2009 – 29,794 miles
  • 2008 – 29,793 miles
  • 2007 – 29,460 miles
  • 2006 – 29,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,246 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all , including subframes. (5.3.3 (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.

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,246 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    283993206095
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all , including subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass36,126 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    455221330731
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass36,022 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    833298435647
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail36,017 miles (+166)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    821047980537
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass35,851 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    286231089322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,692 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,692 miles
    Test number
    109625836415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,416 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    166287038887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,989 miles (+472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    617383339605
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass34,517 miles (+358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    794928945904
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass34,159 miles (+431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    471519345863
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
  11. Pass33,728 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    132353010703
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
  12. Pass33,305 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    740481000532
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
  13. Pass32,907 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,907 miles
    Test number
    148496975421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,202 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    198818774430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,726 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    745108473003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,956 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    765483382059
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass29,796 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,796 miles
    Test number
    629940681083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,795 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    941614450066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,794 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,794 miles
    Test number
    840582619045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,793 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    192563828002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,460 miles (+402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,460 miles
    Test number
    604306237087
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn close legal limit.
  22. Pass29,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    853013326016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S103 JHN

Does S103 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S103 JHN is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S103 JHN?
The MOT on S103 JHN is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S103 JHN done?
S103 JHN was recorded at 36,246 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 356 miles a year.
Has S103 JHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S103 JHN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S103 JHN 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 S103 JHN find?
S103 JHN passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all , including subframes..

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