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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

S16 VJSMOT history

S16 VJS is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S16 VJS yellow 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
36,390 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 VJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 VJS was last recorded at 36,390 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,384 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,390 miles
  • 2025 – 36,384 miles
  • 2024 – 35,844 miles
  • 2023 – 35,689 miles
  • 2022 – 35,655 miles
  • 2021 – 35,516 miles
  • 2020 – 35,485 miles
  • 2019 – 35,065 miles
  • 2018 – 34,592 miles
  • 2017 – 33,899 miles
  • 2016 – 33,551 miles
  • 2015 – 32,881 miles
  • 2014 – 31,691 miles
  • 2013 – 29,930 miles
  • 2012 – 28,270 miles
  • 2011 – 25,927 miles
  • 2010 – 24,322 miles
  • 2009 – 22,469 miles
  • 2008 – 21,152 miles
  • 2007 – 18,612 miles
  • 2006 – 16,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,390 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty where stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill and floor hole, not within perscribed
  • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath including all suspension components

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.

  • Generally rusty underneath

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,390 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    169093490142
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty where stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill and floor hole, not within perscribed
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath including all suspension components

  2. Pass36,384 miles (+540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    723920762453
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill rusty, not perscribed area
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath

  3. Pass35,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    315150894497
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath

  4. Fail35,844 miles (+155)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    687457330230
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holders in wrong (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holders in wrong (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath

  5. Pass35,689 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    634896538903
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath

  6. Pass35,655 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    926013536885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally rusty underneath

  7. Pass35,516 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,516 miles
    Test number
    240991784370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,485 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    662456729151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,065 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,065 miles
    Test number
    434846756669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,592 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,592 miles
    Test number
    636615089431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    708933986850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,899 miles (+348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    384923219674
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass33,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    938453515388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,551 miles (+670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    778890259663
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass32,881 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    786496825191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,691 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    129529444190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,930 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,930 miles
    Test number
    988365633171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,270 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    875345842165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,927 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    328792331169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,322 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,322 miles
    Test number
    261756040144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,469 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,469 miles
    Test number
    280192339456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,152 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,152 miles
    Test number
    204817038182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,612 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    700295347157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Fail18,612 miles (+1,870)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    864315447127
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass16,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,742 miles
    Test number
    962100336161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 VJS

Does S16 VJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 VJS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 VJS?
The MOT on S16 VJS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 VJS done?
S16 VJS was recorded at 36,390 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 969 miles a year.
Has S16 VJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 VJS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 VJS 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 S16 VJS find?
S16 VJS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty where stood; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, and 3 more.

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