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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,839 cc

S40 PJRMOT history

S40 PJR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S40 PJR 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,635 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PJR was last recorded at 123,635 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,777 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,635 miles
  • 2025 – 121,777 miles
  • 2024 – 119,423 miles
  • 2023 – 116,230 miles
  • 2022 – 112,027 miles
  • 2021 – 102,932 miles
  • 2020 – 96,819 miles
  • 2019 – 84,234 miles
  • 2018 – 73,356 miles
  • 2017 – 62,736 miles
  • 2016 – 53,167 miles
  • 2015 – 45,159 miles
  • 2014 – 42,139 miles
  • 2013 – 38,736 miles
  • 2012 – 32,037 miles
  • 2010 – 18,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,635 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,635 miles (+1,858)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,635 miles
    Test number
    525686928834
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,777 miles (+2,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,777 miles
    Test number
    386881071079
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,423 miles
    Test number
    113758672622
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear subframe and rear sills.

  4. Fail119,423 miles (+3,193)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,423 miles
    Test number
    291884911803
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear subframe and rear sills.

  5. Pass116,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    518545379650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,230 miles (+4,203)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    406516599757
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,027 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    919433530472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    632320895329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail102,932 miles (+24)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    486687442256
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail102,908 miles (+6,089)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,908 miles
    Test number
    183695398985
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  11. Pass96,819 miles (+12,585)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    653311234271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    236768595568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,234 miles (+10,878)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    325631399076
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass73,356 miles (+10,620)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    444757717134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,736 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    557993823342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,167 miles
    Test number
    650421178866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,167 miles (+8,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,167 miles
    Test number
    352053308025
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass45,159 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    738159325054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,139 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    139079724444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,736 miles (+6,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    107980713006
    • NoteOff side rear tyre getting low in tread

  21. Pass32,037 miles (+14,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    446545142038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,029 miles
    Test number
    334024810485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 PJR

Does S40 PJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PJR is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 PJR?
The MOT on S40 PJR is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 PJR done?
S40 PJR was recorded at 123,635 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has S40 PJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PJR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 PJR 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 S40 PJR find?
S40 PJR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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