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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

S21 JRWMOT history

S21 JRW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

S21 JRW 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,636 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 JRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 JRW was last recorded at 128,636 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,057 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,579 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,636 miles
  • 2025 – 125,057 miles
  • 2024 – 112,995 miles
  • 2023 – 101,162 miles
  • 2022 – 89,173 miles
  • 2021 – 82,307 miles
  • 2020 – 75,171 miles
  • 2019 – 71,609 miles
  • 2018 – 66,652 miles
  • 2017 – 66,653 miles
  • 2016 – 57,234 miles
  • 2015 – 51,288 miles
  • 2014 – 44,790 miles
  • 2013 – 36,886 miles
  • 2012 – 31,333 miles
  • 2011 – 22,524 miles
  • 2010 – 11,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,636 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    261485092430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,636 miles (+3,579)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    141833577908
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,057 miles (+12,062)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,057 miles
    Test number
    564872026662
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,995 miles (+11,833)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,995 miles
    Test number
    781620014142
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,162 miles (+11,989)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    337509476929
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has welded rear offside /nearside

  6. Pass89,173 miles (+6,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    501954462835
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,307 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    137840796625
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bothside brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  8. Fail82,059 miles (+6,888)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    949754761237
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front support arm to underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bothside brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  9. Pass75,171 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,171 miles
    Test number
    981816684191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  10. Pass71,609 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    965719367308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    985658929261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,227 miles (+2,574)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    983020559481
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    176369514642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,652 miles (+2,892)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    268504527098
    • FailureCentral Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven offside front slow to react when operated (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass63,760 miles (+6,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    122891796791
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded / holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,234 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    235790060077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail57,232 miles (+5,944)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,232 miles
    Test number
    462571553581
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail51,288 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    545490445099
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  19. Pass51,288 miles (+6,498)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    958260945095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Pass44,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,790 miles
    Test number
    285347824096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail44,789 miles (+7,903)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    569477924030
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass36,886 miles (+5,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    898452233015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass31,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,333 miles
    Test number
    457603832060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail31,333 miles (+8,809)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,333 miles
    Test number
    955193432038
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass22,524 miles (+10,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    207324731069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass11,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    193183040401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail11,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    940203240066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S21 JRW

Does S21 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 JRW is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 JRW?
The MOT on S21 JRW is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 JRW done?
S21 JRW was recorded at 128,636 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has S21 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 JRW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 JRW 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 S21 JRW find?
S21 JRW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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