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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S20 JFPMOT history

S20 JFP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 102,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S20 JFP blue 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,563 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 JFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 JFP was last recorded at 102,563 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,563 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,563 miles
  • 2025 – 101,246 miles
  • 2024 – 100,367 miles
  • 2023 – 98,345 miles
  • 2022 – 94,056 miles
  • 2021 – 91,349 miles
  • 2020 – 89,450 miles
  • 2019 – 85,385 miles
  • 2018 – 82,925 miles
  • 2017 – 78,395 miles
  • 2016 – 74,448 miles
  • 2015 – 69,980 miles
  • 2014 – 65,576 miles
  • 2013 – 62,905 miles
  • 2012 – 55,043 miles
  • 2011 – 49,935 miles
  • 2010 – 44,034 miles
  • 2009 – 41,288 miles
  • 2008 – 38,800 miles
  • 2007 – 35,275 miles
  • 2006 – 31,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,563 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both subframes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    584981291175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,563 miles (+1,317)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    545021756197
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass101,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    957225278751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low

  4. Fail101,246 miles (+879)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    466307246349
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low

  5. Pass100,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    375872409667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth subframes corroded

  6. Fail100,367 miles (+2,022)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    488769007418
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under drivers floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth subframes corroded

  7. Pass98,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    158080500812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,345 miles (+4,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    638197783385
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass94,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    446827734946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,056 miles (+2,707)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    308268182051
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass91,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    631766854884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,349 miles (+1,899)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    786484722860
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  13. Pass89,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    699151341672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,450 miles (+4,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    905395349243
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  15. Pass85,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    763953275254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,385 miles (+2,460)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    545452214400
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  17. Pass82,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    568420484843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,925 miles (+4,530)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    364812130444
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  19. Pass78,395 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    130780331729
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

  20. Fail78,388 miles (+3,940)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    642287071829
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

  21. Pass74,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    785442749062
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail74,448 miles (+4,468)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    691862004088
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass69,980 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    225889175078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail69,980 miles (+4,404)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    637019375065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass65,576 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,576 miles
    Test number
    788993074083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    978297083094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,905 miles (+7,862)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    955997783064
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass55,043 miles (+5,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    777870882022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  29. Fail49,935 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    128005071493
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass49,935 miles (+5,901)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    269935271075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass44,034 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    163259370024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass41,288 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    541711979091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass38,800 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    364330788004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass35,275 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    480591987041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass31,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    371713326085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 JFP

Does S20 JFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 JFP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 JFP?
The MOT on S20 JFP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 JFP done?
S20 JFP was recorded at 102,563 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has S20 JFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 JFP has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 JFP 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 S20 JFP find?
S20 JFP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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