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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S73 JBVMOT history

S73 JBV is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

S73 JBV yellow 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 Jun 2025
Mileage
68,891 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 JBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 JBV was last recorded at 68,891 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,055 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,836 miles
Average per year
2,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,891 miles
  • 2023 – 67,055 miles
  • 2022 – 65,313 miles
  • 2021 – 64,230 miles
  • 2018 – 64,217 miles
  • 2016 – 63,801 miles
  • 2015 – 60,241 miles
  • 2014 – 57,136 miles
  • 2013 – 53,918 miles
  • 2012 – 50,748 miles
  • 2011 – 49,863 miles
  • 2010 – 47,671 miles
  • 2009 – 44,229 miles
  • 2008 – 36,951 miles
  • 2007 – 30,772 miles
  • 2006 – 18,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,891 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    317002583054
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail68,891 miles (+1,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    435329319474
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,055 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    931799261403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,313 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    345418076590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,230 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    780039042397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,217 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,217 miles
    Test number
    115906508975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,801 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,801 miles
    Test number
    862003730344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,241 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    842309705422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,136 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    976917634228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,918 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,918 miles
    Test number
    165373253256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,748 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    918162092181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,863 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,863 miles
    Test number
    917257601280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,671 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    912410600276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,229 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    350768619403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,951 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    323452298172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,772 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    653011827294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,988 miles
    Test number
    694563906231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 JBV

Does S73 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 JBV expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 JBV?
The MOT on S73 JBV expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 JBV done?
S73 JBV was recorded at 68,891 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 2,790 miles a year.
Has S73 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 JBV has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 JBV 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 S73 JBV find?
S73 JBV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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