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Mazda MX-5

Red and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S717 JDPMOT history

S717 JDP is a red and black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S717 JDP red 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 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,834 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S717 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S717 JDP was last recorded at 56,834 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,523 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,311 miles
Average per year
1,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,834 miles
  • 2025 – 55,523 miles
  • 2024 – 54,535 miles
  • 2023 – 52,693 miles
  • 2022 – 51,700 miles
  • 2021 – 50,753 miles
  • 2020 – 50,424 miles
  • 2019 – 49,147 miles
  • 2018 – 48,687 miles
  • 2017 – 46,858 miles
  • 2016 – 43,202 miles
  • 2015 – 41,707 miles
  • 2014 – 39,891 miles
  • 2013 – 38,961 miles
  • 2012 – 37,791 miles
  • 2011 – 36,964 miles
  • 2010 – 35,131 miles
  • 2009 – 34,047 miles
  • 2008 – 33,200 miles
  • 2007 – 31,538 miles
  • 2005 – 30,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,834 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.

  • Various covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both front tyres over 10 years old

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,834 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    187339443428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    899350266000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / sidewall damaged / been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail55,523 miles (+988)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    276498433503
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned fitted in reverse light section (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake has slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / sidewall damaged / been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass54,535 miles (+1,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    747166202766
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass52,693 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,693 miles
    Test number
    566556143658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old

  6. Pass51,700 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    766964077453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old

  7. Pass50,753 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    254103683349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old

  8. Pass50,424 miles (+1,277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,424 miles
    Test number
    464992389547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along rear sub frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill/wheel arch excessively corroded just outside seat belt prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/s fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass49,147 miles (+460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    880301246956
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  10. Pass48,687 miles (+1,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    444358173155
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  11. Pass46,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    407317478311
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside front tyres cut
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  12. Fail46,858 miles (+3,656)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    945739164495
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside front tyres cut
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  13. Pass43,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    998040293053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorateing

  14. Fail43,202 miles (+1,495)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    500685935913
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorateing

  15. Pass41,707 miles (+1,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    606709795645
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corrode

  16. Pass39,891 miles (+930)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,891 miles
    Test number
    207648764240
    • Note185/60/14/82h dunlop
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

  17. Pass38,961 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    205079893461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,791 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,791 miles
    Test number
    648994192196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,964 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    945395591103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,131 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    522113590121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,047 miles (+847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    204674199448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,200 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,200 miles
    Test number
    330698608146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,538 miles (+1,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,538 miles
    Test number
    140468177493
    • NoteHand brake travel

  24. Pass30,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,027 miles
    Test number
    121006075284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S717 JDP

Does S717 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S717 JDP is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S717 JDP?
The MOT on S717 JDP is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S717 JDP done?
S717 JDP was recorded at 56,834 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,276 miles a year.
Has S717 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S717 JDP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S717 JDP 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 S717 JDP find?
S717 JDP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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