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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S48 JCFMOT history

S48 JCF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

S48 JCF green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2023
Mileage
84,276 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 JCF was last recorded at 84,276 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 9,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2021: 74,476 miles, lower than 106,036 miles on 17 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,480 miles · 16 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
9,796 miles
Average per year
1,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,276 miles
  • 2021 – 74,480 miles
  • 2020 – 106,036 miles
  • 2019 – 99,500 miles
  • 2017 – 98,756 miles
  • 2016 – 98,185 miles
  • 2015 – 96,803 miles
  • 2014 – 91,804 miles
  • 2013 – 86,707 miles
  • 2012 – 81,159 miles
  • 2011 – 75,524 miles
  • 2010 – 69,102 miles
  • 2008 – 65,465 miles
  • 2007 – 61,633 miles
  • 2006 – 57,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,276 miles (+9,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,276 miles
    Test number
    275521580953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  2. Pass74,480 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    576711725850
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail74,476 miles (-31,560)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,476 miles
    Test number
    721761388690
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass106,036 miles (+6,536)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    769720342932
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  5. Pass99,500 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    517906840501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,756 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    164683598248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

  7. Pass98,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    725605142675
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail98,185 miles (+1,382)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    962177894614
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass96,803 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    888382625037
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront chassis legs slight corroded
    • NoteHeadlight pattern weak

  10. Fail96,803 miles (+4,999)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    595591625003
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlight pattern weak

  11. Pass91,804 miles (+5,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    568657924066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass86,707 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    587956213026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail86,707 miles (+5,548)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    747474713064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,159 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    999398512050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront ns /os chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and inner surfaces corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Fail81,154 miles (+5,630)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    158828012416
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront ns /os chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and inner surfaces corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass75,524 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    148543411449
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass69,102 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    194923410098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,465 miles (+3,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    491501848257
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner shoulder showing wear

  19. Pass61,633 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    313580777443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,166 miles
    Test number
    822024856234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 JCF

Does S48 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 JCF expired on 16 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 JCF?
The MOT on S48 JCF expired on 16 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 JCF done?
S48 JCF was recorded at 84,276 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 1,712 miles a year.
Has S48 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 JCF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S48 JCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S48 JCF find?
S48 JCF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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