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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S5 JEAMOT history

S5 JEA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

S5 JEA 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 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
85,418 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JEA was last recorded at 85,418 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,418 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,418 miles
  • 2022 – 85,416 miles
  • 2021 – 81,984 miles
  • 2020 – 80,902 miles
  • 2018 – 80,510 miles
  • 2017 – 80,192 miles
  • 2016 – 77,789 miles
  • 2015 – 73,102 miles
  • 2014 – 70,721 miles
  • 2013 – 69,624 miles
  • 2012 – 68,747 miles
  • 2011 – 67,096 miles
  • 2010 – 65,068 miles
  • 2008 – 64,253 miles
  • 2007 – 62,657 miles
  • 2006 – 61,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,418 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    192640478742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,418 miles (+2)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    435938176123
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Already out of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,416 miles (+3,432)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    874665313942
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,984 miles
    Test number
    869170470994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,984 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,984 miles
    Test number
    481042619555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,902 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    948403207960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,900 miles (+11)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,900 miles
    Test number
    350367663494
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,889 miles (+379)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    458364753335
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass80,510 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    428686245410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,192 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    848888174547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,789 miles (+4,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    556259915245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass73,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    366006861055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail73,102 miles (+2,381)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    462486294937
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,721 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    445583804353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,624 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    735451903362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,747 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,747 miles
    Test number
    648994802347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,096 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    285577591232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,068 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    941806700308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,253 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    491178228110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,657 miles (+1,327)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    280621937462
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut on nsf tyre not to cords

  21. Pass61,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,330 miles
    Test number
    334662626194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 JEA

Does S5 JEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 JEA expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 JEA?
The MOT on S5 JEA expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 JEA done?
S5 JEA was recorded at 85,418 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has S5 JEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JEA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 JEA 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 S5 JEA find?
S5 JEA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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