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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S5 JERMOT history

S5 JER is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

S5 JER red 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 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
108,656 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JER was last recorded at 108,656 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,656 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,656 miles
  • 2022 – 106,900 miles
  • 2021 – 104,684 miles
  • 2020 – 102,934 miles
  • 2019 – 101,103 miles
  • 2018 – 99,227 miles
  • 2017 – 98,186 miles
  • 2016 – 97,007 miles
  • 2015 – 95,320 miles
  • 2014 – 94,456 miles
  • 2013 – 93,398 miles
  • 2012 – 92,372 miles
  • 2011 – 90,388 miles
  • 2010 – 87,283 miles
  • 2009 – 77,515 miles
  • 2008 – 75,419 miles
  • 2007 – 72,746 miles
  • 2006 – 70,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,656 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    475457790583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,656 miles (+1,756)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    965247610972
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass106,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    973883572905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,900 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    104755214856
    • DangerousOffside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield broken (6.1.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,684 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    651703941767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,934 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,934 miles
    Test number
    601587442704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,103 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    563918336149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass99,227 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    895410835731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass98,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    746216299499
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust pipe flange to centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

  10. Fail98,186 miles (+1,179)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    792213942999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust pipe flange to centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

  11. Pass97,007 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,007 miles
    Test number
    462817938008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,320 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    366892305200
    • NoteHandbrake lever near end of travel
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  13. Fail95,320 miles (+864)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    685399685164
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHandbrake lever near end of travel
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  14. Pass94,456 miles (+118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    665717194183
    • NoteNearside sill seat beltanch0rage area is corroded but not considered excessive

  15. Fail94,338 miles (+940)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    675037674108
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteFront & rear suspension components corroded

  16. Pass93,398 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,398 miles
    Test number
    726392493180
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass92,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    509517602252
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill heavley corrodded

  18. Fail92,372 miles (+1,984)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    417636402209
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill heavley corrodded

  19. Pass90,388 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    387202301291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,283 miles
    Test number
    233520290419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail87,283 miles (+9,768)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,283 miles
    Test number
    583114870113
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass77,515 miles (+2,096)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    384880399187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear sills / 1/4 panel corroded , especially o/s

  23. Pass75,419 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    823586498100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,746 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    612460697180
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass72,746 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    674390097151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    824951006205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,123 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    381070606487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S5 JER

Does S5 JER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 JER expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 JER?
The MOT on S5 JER expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 JER done?
S5 JER was recorded at 108,656 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 2,267 miles a year.
Has S5 JER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JER has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 JER 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 JER find?
S5 JER passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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