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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S3 JUSMOT history

S3 JUS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S3 JUS silver 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,047 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JUS was last recorded at 59,047 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,373 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,047 miles
  • 2025 – 55,373 miles
  • 2024 – 51,873 miles
  • 2023 – 50,367 miles
  • 2022 – 50,186 miles
  • 2021 – 50,080 miles
  • 2020 – 49,745 miles
  • 2019 – 49,528 miles
  • 2018 – 49,203 miles
  • 2017 – 48,980 miles
  • 2016 – 48,755 miles
  • 2015 – 48,254 miles
  • 2014 – 47,551 miles
  • 2013 – 46,568 miles
  • 2011 – 45,603 miles
  • 2010 – 45,489 miles
  • 2009 – 44,645 miles
  • 2008 – 43,017 miles
  • 2007 – 42,527 miles
  • 2006 – 42,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,047 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,047 miles (+3,674)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    397254865603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,373 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,373 miles
    Test number
    932192790916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,873 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    922616830182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,367 miles (+181)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    761975487288
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,186 miles (+106)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,186 miles
    Test number
    573837328330
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass50,080 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,080 miles
    Test number
    893531797752
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass49,745 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    409934220751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,528 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,528 miles
    Test number
    503889931402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,203 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    244544916353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,980 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    707552802181
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass48,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    387094987881
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail48,737 miles (+483)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    549996415837
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass48,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    646354595188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail48,254 miles (+703)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    687514095117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass47,551 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,551 miles
    Test number
    168995804260
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass46,568 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    455837493121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  17. Fail46,568 miles (+965)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    527047793145
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  18. Pass45,603 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    448683111202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass45,489 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    674817490150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass44,645 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    282305519249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass43,017 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    380340128407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,527 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    953152617201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    254399606231
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 JUS

Does S3 JUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JUS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JUS?
The MOT on S3 JUS is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 JUS done?
S3 JUS was recorded at 59,047 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 832 miles a year.
Has S3 JUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JUS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S3 JUS 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 S3 JUS find?
S3 JUS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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