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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S747 JDPMOT history

S747 JDP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2026.

S747 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,164 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 JDP was last recorded at 83,164 miles on 20 Sept 2026, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,870 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
2,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,164 miles
  • 2025 – 82,265 miles
  • 2024 – 81,030 miles
  • 2023 – 79,298 miles
  • 2022 – 76,711 miles
  • 2021 – 75,648 miles
  • 2020 – 74,978 miles
  • 2019 – 72,661 miles
  • 2018 – 70,266 miles
  • 2017 – 67,533 miles
  • 2016 – 64,523 miles
  • 2015 – 61,051 miles
  • 2014 – 57,766 miles
  • 2013 – 54,194 miles
  • 2012 – 50,708 miles
  • 2011 – 47,197 miles
  • 2010 – 44,063 miles
  • 2009 – 40,670 miles
  • 2008 – 37,445 miles
  • 2007 – 33,825 miles
  • 2006 – 30,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,164 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured/overheated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,164 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,164 miles
    Test number
    5936105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,870 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    5911039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,265 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    4502186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,030 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    3340500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,298 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    1962100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,116 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    1907141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,016 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    1853693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,711 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    617039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,678 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    564743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,648 miles (+670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    372347539302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass74,978 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    845586395555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded
  12. Fail74,969 miles (+2,308)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,969 miles
    Test number
    949794440040
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded
  13. Pass72,661 miles (+2,395)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    854922781444
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass70,266 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    695345056120
    • AdvisoryBoth outer rear sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass67,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    742505261615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,533 miles (+3,010)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    126337295572
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met (18%)
  17. Pass64,523 miles (+3,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    632391415316
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  18. Pass61,051 miles (+3,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,051 miles
    Test number
    458681095084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade rubber splitting
  19. Pass57,766 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    177573894069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,194 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    948012593090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,708 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,708 miles
    Test number
    648204792008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,197 miles (+3,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    139293381021
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass44,063 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    112466190095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,670 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,670 miles
    Test number
    190343599056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,445 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    234504698045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    682377387096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,825 miles (+2,974)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    852547687039
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass30,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    433056696048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,851 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    141176796404
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S747 JDP

Does S747 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S747 JDP is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S747 JDP?
The MOT on S747 JDP is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S747 JDP done?
S747 JDP was recorded at 83,164 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
Has S747 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 JDP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S747 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 S747 JDP find?
S747 JDP passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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