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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S43 JCKMOT history

S43 JCK is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

S43 JCK 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,305 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 JCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 JCK was last recorded at 120,305 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,278 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,305 miles
  • 2025 – 120,278 miles
  • 2024 – 119,623 miles
  • 2021 – 118,908 miles
  • 2020 – 118,675 miles
  • 2019 – 116,744 miles
  • 2018 – 114,653 miles
  • 2017 – 113,755 miles
  • 2015 – 111,828 miles
  • 2014 – 109,887 miles
  • 2013 – 108,482 miles
  • 2012 – 103,507 miles
  • 2011 – 99,979 miles
  • 2010 – 95,644 miles
  • 2009 – 90,226 miles
  • 2008 – 86,515 miles
  • 2007 – 82,304 miles
  • 2006 – 78,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,305 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout underside components
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil leak - offside output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perishing/ slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,305 miles (+27)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    564386703004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil leak - offside output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,278 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,278 miles
    Test number
    318728288416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components - Subframes, Arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside differential output seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail120,278 miles (+655)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,278 miles
    Test number
    558115181164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components - Subframes, Arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside differential output seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,623 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,623 miles
    Test number
    425843709510
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perishing/ slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,622 miles (+714)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,622 miles
    Test number
    700260691720
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint between back box/centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perishing/ slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,908 miles (+233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,908 miles
    Test number
    823637630765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    859659638313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,675 miles (+1,931)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    646510685809
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass116,744 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,744 miles
    Test number
    415456974968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,653 miles
    Test number
    420116239925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,652 miles (+897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    797954813344
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass113,755 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    715052557351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,750 miles (+1,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    543346943904
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass111,828 miles (+1,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    920586365714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass109,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    306113134123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,887 miles (+1,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    516743034140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass108,482 miles (+4,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,482 miles
    Test number
    545285133172
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass103,507 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    405873572043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,979 miles (+4,335)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    107270161047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  20. Pass95,644 miles (+5,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    282492060092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass90,226 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,226 miles
    Test number
    200464019187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,515 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    761839318224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,304 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    562293237290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    310692246476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,400 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    300818036252
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S43 JCK

Does S43 JCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 JCK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 JCK?
The MOT on S43 JCK is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 JCK done?
S43 JCK was recorded at 120,305 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,134 miles a year.
Has S43 JCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 JCK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S43 JCK 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 S43 JCK find?
S43 JCK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, upper and lower, and 8 more.

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