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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

S17 SJSMOT history

S17 SJS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S17 SJS red 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 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,837 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 SJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 SJS was last recorded at 67,837 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,594 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,243 miles
Average per year
2,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,837 miles
  • 2024 – 66,594 miles
  • 2023 – 65,117 miles
  • 2022 – 63,664 miles
  • 2021 – 61,999 miles
  • 2020 – 60,237 miles
  • 2019 – 58,284 miles
  • 2018 – 54,985 miles
  • 2017 – 51,637 miles
  • 2016 – 48,976 miles
  • 2015 – 46,133 miles
  • 2014 – 43,286 miles
  • 2013 – 39,792 miles
  • 2012 – 36,782 miles
  • 2011 – 33,615 miles
  • 2010 – 30,186 miles
  • 2009 – 26,483 miles
  • 2008 – 22,965 miles
  • 2007 – 19,311 miles
  • 2006 – 14,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inopp

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.

  • Nearside front wheel slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,837 miles (+1,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,837 miles
    Test number
    385103276393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inopp
  2. Pass66,594 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,594 miles
    Test number
    739977583541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,117 miles (+1,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    673981753568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass63,664 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,664 miles
    Test number
    680447602522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,999 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    652794335516
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads starting to wear thin
  6. Pass60,237 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    369781863595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,284 miles (+3,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    163124018615
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes worn/deteriorated in places
  8. Pass54,985 miles (+3,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    376798265786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass51,637 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    770740011368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,976 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    209019626362
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs harshly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills corroded
  11. Pass46,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    602768133374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
  12. Fail46,133 miles (+2,847)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    305073152312
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
  13. Pass43,286 miles (+3,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    437559504316
    • NoteSlight front brake drag evident
  14. Pass39,792 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    298314243336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,782 miles (+3,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    595644922365
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low outer edge
  16. Pass33,615 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,615 miles
    Test number
    146689031343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,186 miles (+3,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    530591240388
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
  18. Pass26,483 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,483 miles
    Test number
    771844929331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass22,965 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,965 miles
    Test number
    930256438390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass19,311 miles (+5,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,311 miles
    Test number
    330244837345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass14,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,195 miles
    Test number
    292860546385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 SJS

Does S17 SJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 SJS is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 SJS?
The MOT on S17 SJS is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 SJS done?
S17 SJS was recorded at 67,837 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,837 miles a year.
Has S17 SJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 SJS has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S17 SJS 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 S17 SJS find?
S17 SJS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front fog light inopp.

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