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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S748 RJNMOT history

S748 RJN is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

S748 RJN green 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 4 Jun 2024
Mileage
105,025 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 RJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 RJN was last recorded at 105,025 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2017: 88,506 miles, lower than 871,111 miles on 16 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,043 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
982 miles
Average per year
4,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,025 miles
  • 2021 – 104,043 miles
  • 2020 – 104,000 miles
  • 2019 – 98,778 miles
  • 2018 – 91,605 miles
  • 2017 – 88,506 miles
  • 2016 – 871,111 miles
  • 2015 – 85,798 miles
  • 2014 – 83,737 miles
  • 2013 – 78,708 miles
  • 2012 – 78,700 miles
  • 2010 – 76,519 miles
  • 2009 – 71,275 miles
  • 2008 – 63,142 miles
  • 2007 – 55,477 miles
  • 2006 – 49,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    783363573425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  2. Fail105,025 miles (+982)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    557691866603
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  3. Pass104,043 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,043 miles
    Test number
    734645779004
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,018 miles (+18)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    868410445345
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,000 miles (+5,222)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    357652393078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot be secured (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,778 miles (+7,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,778 miles
    Test number
    163250350531
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,605 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    375915214139
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion throughout structure
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail91,604 miles (+3,098)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    586140201922
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion throughout structure
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass88,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    225748972716
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail88,506 miles (-782,605)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    482446059820
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass871,111 miles (+784,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    871,111 miles
    Test number
    426364513529
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail87,111 miles (+1,313)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    246521546069
    • FailureBody or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testBody has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass85,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    706729365126
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail85,798 miles (+2,061)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,798 miles
    Test number
    598888865117
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass83,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    865557464103
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail83,737 miles (+5,029)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    465757864194
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass78,708 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    488663613124
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass78,700 miles (+2,181)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,700 miles
    Test number
    497694332049
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs rusty

  19. Pass76,519 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,519 miles
    Test number
    322413590115
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail76,519 miles (+5,244)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,519 miles
    Test number
    221913990479
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass71,275 miles (+8,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    931617569159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass63,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    744228968141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,142 miles (+7,665)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    574792468154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass55,477 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    650473457177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,862 miles (+21,127)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    443298456124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,735 miles
    Test number
    454690996002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S748 RJN

Does S748 RJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S748 RJN expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S748 RJN?
The MOT on S748 RJN expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S748 RJN done?
S748 RJN was recorded at 105,025 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 4,441 miles a year.
Has S748 RJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 RJN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S748 RJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S748 RJN find?
S748 RJN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit inside edge; nearside rear outer sill corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, and 1 more.

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