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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

S23 JOAMOT history

S23 JOA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S23 JOA 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,330 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JOA was last recorded at 110,330 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,328 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,330 miles
  • 2025 – 107,864 miles
  • 2024 – 106,207 miles
  • 2023 – 102,176 miles
  • 2022 – 97,194 miles
  • 2021 – 91,979 miles
  • 2020 – 86,103 miles
  • 2019 – 81,525 miles
  • 2018 – 78,336 miles
  • 2017 – 75,522 miles
  • 2016 – 72,002 miles
  • 2015 – 59,837 miles
  • 2014 – 52,870 miles
  • 2013 – 40,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,330 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded o/s rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,330 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,330 miles
    Test number
    423166040949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded o/s rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail110,328 miles (+2,464)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    659602023168
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded o/s rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,864 miles (+1,657)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    869893008519
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass106,207 miles (+4,031)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    747364714658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass102,176 miles (+4,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,176 miles
    Test number
    944393530901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass97,194 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    966654320821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,979 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    129240434922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,103 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    467118686023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,525 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    432506167336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,336 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    558529436474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,522 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    928412590161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,002 miles (+3,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    242220125725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass68,042 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    362428112122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,837 miles (+6,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    636739695011
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass52,870 miles (+12,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    327863894024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    229415093092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,760 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    608225793004
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S23 JOA

Does S23 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 JOA is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 JOA?
The MOT on S23 JOA is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 JOA done?
S23 JOA was recorded at 110,330 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has S23 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JOA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 JOA 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 S23 JOA find?
S23 JOA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded o/s rear coil spring corroded.

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