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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S54 KJUMOT history

S54 KJU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S54 KJU green 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,897 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 KJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 KJU was last recorded at 67,897 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,249 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,897 miles
  • 2025 – 67,249 miles
  • 2024 – 66,810 miles
  • 2023 – 66,261 miles
  • 2022 – 59,929 miles
  • 2021 – 54,813 miles
  • 2020 – 54,370 miles
  • 2019 – 53,610 miles
  • 2018 – 50,145 miles
  • 2016 – 49,823 miles
  • 2015 – 48,603 miles
  • 2014 – 47,511 miles
  • 2013 – 45,882 miles
  • 2012 – 41,279 miles
  • 2011 – 37,517 miles
  • 2010 – 34,693 miles
  • 2009 – 26,189 miles
  • 2008 – 19,962 miles
  • 2007 – 19,198 miles
  • 2006 – 16,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,897 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosions + suspension parts

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc has been getting hot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust back box hanger broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar, hubs, track rods and shock absorbers all corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,897 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,897 miles
    Test number
    326782873565
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosions + suspension parts

  2. Pass67,249 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    328463050304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,810 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,810 miles
    Test number
    892428747478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass66,261 miles (+6,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    590741749176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    520822241721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/r inner sill not prescribed area

  6. Fail59,929 miles (+5,116)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    355093425648
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/r inner sill not prescribed area

  7. Pass54,813 miles (+443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,813 miles
    Test number
    530485612905
    • AdvisoryEdge of tread of both front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting and edge of tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre edge of tread cracking

  8. Pass54,370 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    484475833824
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are craccking

  9. Pass53,610 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    737491239887
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing

  10. Pass50,145 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    186138414916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has been getting hot

  11. Fail50,144 miles (+321)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,144 miles
    Test number
    378546846137
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has been getting hot
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pads low

  12. Pass49,823 miles (+16)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    941230000003
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar, hubs, track rods and shock absorbers all corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar, shock absorbers and coil springs all corroded
    • AdvisorySills and chassis slightly corroded

  13. Fail49,807 miles (+1,204)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    188843224396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar, hubs, track rods and shock absorbers all corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe, suspension arms, anti-roll bar, shock absorbers and coil springs all corroded
    • AdvisorySills and chassis slightly corroded

  14. Pass48,603 miles (+1,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,603 miles
    Test number
    276797036249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small splits within the tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting deteriorated

  15. Pass47,511 miles (+1,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    316401604322
    • NoteAll coil springs corroding
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroding

  16. Pass45,882 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,882 miles
    Test number
    575606493298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail45,830 miles (+1,757)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    389783183444
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass44,073 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    918906603163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    348152602151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,279 miles (+3,762)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    397471102198
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,517 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    419264291053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass34,693 miles (+8,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    321809790012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass26,189 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,189 miles
    Test number
    331680889093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,962 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    770234938188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,792 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,792 miles
    Test number
    803554818042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,198 miles (+2,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,198 miles
    Test number
    461703937202
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass16,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,505 miles
    Test number
    961272446241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 KJU

Does S54 KJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 KJU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 KJU?
The MOT on S54 KJU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 KJU done?
S54 KJU was recorded at 67,897 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has S54 KJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 KJU has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S54 KJU 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 S54 KJU find?
S54 KJU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust mounting defective; underbody corrosions + suspension parts.

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