Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S738 JFXMOT history
S738 JFX is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 105,046 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S738 JFX
- 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
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S738 JFX was last recorded at 105,046 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,051 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,995 miles
- Average per year
- 2,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,046 miles
- 2025 – 101,051 miles
- 2024 – 94,139 miles
- 2019 – 90,043 miles
- 2018 – 86,605 miles
- 2017 – 83,036 miles
- 2016 – 80,595 miles
- 2015 – 77,415 miles
- 2014 – 75,506 miles
- 2013 – 72,930 miles
- 2012 – 70,764 miles
- 2011 – 67,602 miles
- 2010 – 65,040 miles
- 2009 – 63,830 miles
- 2008 – 61,706 miles
- 2007 – 56,481 miles
- 2006 – 52,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,046 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,046 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 105,046 miles
- Test number
- 305425229723
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,046 miles (+3,995)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,046 miles
- Test number
- 250716372665
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,051 miles (+6,912)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 101,051 miles
- Test number
- 643736455317
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass94,139 miles (+56)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 94,139 miles
- Test number
- 569688018807
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes are cracking /perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,083 miles (+4,040)6 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,083 miles
- Test number
- 753586036302
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Pass90,043 miles (+116)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,043 miles
- Test number
- 232796681079
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail89,927 miles (+3,322)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,927 miles
- Test number
- 744549883545
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes show signs of overheating
Pass86,605 miles (+3,569)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,605 miles
- Test number
- 840090616990
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe holed
Pass83,036 miles (+28)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 83,036 miles
- Test number
- 990793851513
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail83,008 miles (+2,413)3 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,008 miles
- Test number
- 358648461955
- DangerousNearside Front tyre sidewalls badly perished
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside & offside wiper blades deteriorated
Pass80,595 miles (+3,180)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,595 miles
- Test number
- 810090287542
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside & offside wiper blade rubbers splitting at ends
Pass77,415 miles (+1,909)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,415 miles
- Test number
- 648092505292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,506 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,506 miles
- Test number
- 818862474239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,930 miles (+2,166)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 72,930 miles
- Test number
- 279481763256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront power steering pipes corroded
Pass70,764 miles (+3,162)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,764 miles
- Test number
- 797899262203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear outer sills corroded
- NoteFront power steering pipes corroded
Pass67,602 miles (+2,562)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 67,602 miles
- Test number
- 769149661241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm slightly corroding
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroding
- NoteOffside front lower suspension arm slightly corroding
Pass65,040 miles (+1,210)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 65,040 miles
- Test number
- 890360850236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 63,830 miles
- Test number
- 824999159213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,830 miles (+2,124)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,830 miles
- Test number
- 372348359466
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass61,706 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 61,706 miles
- Test number
- 371018348225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,703 miles (+5,222)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,703 miles
- Test number
- 782195448277
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,481 miles (+3,679)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 56,481 miles
- Test number
- 660617107174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,802 miles
- Test number
- 134008406112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S738 JFX
- Does S738 JFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 JFX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S738 JFX?
- The MOT on S738 JFX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S738 JFX done?
- S738 JFX was recorded at 105,046 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,576 miles a year.
- Has S738 JFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S738 JFX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S738 JFX 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 S738 JFX find?
- S738 JFX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.
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