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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S56 JCFMOT history

S56 JCF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S56 JCF gold 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
98,471 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 JCF was last recorded at 98,471 miles on 7 May 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,422 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
1,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,471 miles
  • 2025 – 98,422 miles
  • 2024 – 98,200 miles
  • 2022 – 97,818 miles
  • 2021 – 97,215 miles
  • 2020 – 96,724 miles
  • 2019 – 95,778 miles
  • 2018 – 95,024 miles
  • 2017 – 94,527 miles
  • 2016 – 93,835 miles
  • 2015 – 92,877 miles
  • 2014 – 92,337 miles
  • 2013 – 90,230 miles
  • 2012 – 87,487 miles
  • 2011 – 84,914 miles
  • 2009 – 81,724 miles
  • 2008 – 78,513 miles
  • 2007 – 74,524 miles
  • 2006 – 70,298 miles
  • 2005 – 57,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake has very little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,471 miles (+49)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,471 miles
    Test number
    957465331315
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has very little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

  2. Pass98,422 miles (+222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    184988610423
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has very little reserve travel

  3. Pass98,200 miles (+382)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    306879273571
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  4. Pass97,818 miles (+603)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,818 miles
    Test number
    658658752301
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has very little reserve travel

  5. Pass97,215 miles (+491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    333983858310
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill ara (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has very little reserve parking brake travel

  6. Pass96,724 miles (+946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    868001398184
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,778 miles (+754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    282175390843
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass95,024 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    833073092089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,017 miles (+490)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    725257159755
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass94,527 miles (+692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,527 miles
    Test number
    158715140505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill rear section (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass93,835 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    148819944516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail93,833 miles (+92)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    549412100301
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail93,741 miles (+864)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    867944503727
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass92,877 miles (+540)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,877 miles
    Test number
    996306505184
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChecked engine oil, no oil on dip stick topped up with 2ltrs

  15. Pass92,337 miles (+2,107)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,337 miles
    Test number
    495545914125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing both edges more than rest of tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords exposed, also wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

  16. Pass90,230 miles (+2,743)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    229826903427
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroding

  17. Pass87,487 miles (+2,573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    328441482039
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded

  18. Pass84,914 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,914 miles
    Test number
    407374631029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,724 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,724 miles
    Test number
    763685169380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,513 miles (+3,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    872293728381
    • NoteFront pads look low

  21. Pass74,524 miles (+4,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,524 miles
    Test number
    821620297274
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edge

  22. Pass70,298 miles (+12,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    892297076291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    361240135272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 JCF

Does S56 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 JCF is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 JCF?
The MOT on S56 JCF is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 JCF done?
S56 JCF was recorded at 98,471 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,959 miles a year.
Has S56 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 JCF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S56 JCF 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 S56 JCF find?
S56 JCF passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area, and 5 more.

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