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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S723 JDPMOT history

S723 JDP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S723 JDP silver 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,912 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S723 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S723 JDP was last recorded at 106,912 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,857 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,912 miles
  • 2024 – 106,857 miles
  • 2022 – 106,844 miles
  • 2020 – 102,269 miles
  • 2019 – 101,445 miles
  • 2018 – 100,663 miles
  • 2017 – 97,049 miles
  • 2016 – 92,697 miles
  • 2015 – 87,643 miles
  • 2014 – 80,813 miles
  • 2013 – 75,601 miles
  • 2012 – 70,823 miles
  • 2011 – 64,320 miles
  • 2010 – 62,363 miles
  • 2009 – 61,030 miles
  • 2008 – 56,634 miles
  • 2007 – 51,918 miles
  • 2006 – 45,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,912 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,912 miles (+55)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    436272799038
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Pass106,857 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,857 miles
    Test number
    412841199384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,844 miles (+4,575)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,844 miles
    Test number
    985098620096
    • DangerousSeat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision all seat belts (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt anchors loose on 5 point harness and stiffener plates missing (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch and sill not welded to specification, arch and sill not welded to anything and corrosion still present (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt anchors loose on 5 point harness and stiffener plates missing (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch and sill not welded to specification, arch and sill not welded to anything and corrosion still present (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside, steering and suspension components

  4. Pass102,269 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,269 miles
    Test number
    330624309637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,268 miles (+823)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    987716153218
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,445 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    498479975949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,444 miles (+781)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,444 miles
    Test number
    251445181425
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass100,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,663 miles
    Test number
    950250843918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,663 miles (+3,614)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,663 miles
    Test number
    126701362237
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass97,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    309679234249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,047 miles (+4,350)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    133510960756
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass92,697 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    940916944136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    675896648472
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail87,643 miles (+6,830)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    485517604471
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass80,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,813 miles
    Test number
    558730314282
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail80,812 miles (+5,211)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    138700914265
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass75,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,601 miles
    Test number
    675017813262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,601 miles (+4,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,601 miles
    Test number
    815157813270
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass70,823 miles (+93)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    836934232206
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer side wall but not exposing cords

  20. Fail70,730 miles (+6,410)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    406210822241
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer side wall but not exposing cords

  21. Pass64,320 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    957883291107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,138 miles (+186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    489696971153
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail62,952 miles (+589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    656351171193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass62,363 miles (+1,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,363 miles
    Test number
    942067160146
    • NoteAdvise , all four tyre side wall are cracking.

  25. Pass61,030 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    631693779168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,634 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    800150578141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,918 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,918 miles
    Test number
    953109967199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,876 miles
    Test number
    282173076105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S723 JDP

Does S723 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S723 JDP is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S723 JDP?
The MOT on S723 JDP is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S723 JDP done?
S723 JDP was recorded at 106,912 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has S723 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S723 JDP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S723 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 S723 JDP find?
S723 JDP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; vehicle undersealed.

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