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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S771 JNLMOT history

S771 JNL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

S771 JNL blue 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 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
136,165 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 JNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 JNL was last recorded at 136,165 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 8,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,960 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,205 miles
Average per year
5,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,165 miles
  • 2022 – 127,960 miles
  • 2017 – 127,603 miles
  • 2016 – 114,214 miles
  • 2015 – 105,047 miles
  • 2014 – 103,201 miles
  • 2013 – 98,047 miles
  • 2012 – 94,024 miles
  • 2011 – 93,181 miles
  • 2010 – 92,281 miles
  • 2009 – 89,900 miles
  • 2008 – 77,746 miles
  • 2007 – 55,612 miles
  • 2006 – 35,458 miles
  • 2005 – 34,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,165 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,165 miles (+8,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,165 miles
    Test number
    718670385214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass127,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    694586088075
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryCar has had extensive welding carried out across the whole of car

  3. Fail127,960 miles (+357)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    324070736916
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes cracking
    • AdvisoryCar has had extensive welding carried out across the whole of car

  4. Fail127,603 miles (+13,389)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,603 miles
    Test number
    974899081436
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  5. Pass114,214 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,214 miles
    Test number
    542639300910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,185 miles (+9,138)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,185 miles
    Test number
    155264732609
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens cloudy

  7. Pass105,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    237052165175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,047 miles (+1,846)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    338596555195
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass103,201 miles (+31)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,201 miles
    Test number
    269085054106
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteN/s/f caliper dust cover deteriated
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteWasher bottle lid missing
    • NoteWindscreen marked n/s

  10. Fail103,170 miles (+5,123)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,170 miles
    Test number
    227587244414
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f caliper dust cover deteriated
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteWasher bottle lid missing

  11. Pass98,047 miles (+4,023)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,047 miles
    Test number
    625859243138
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass94,024 miles (+21)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    339585362143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre sidewalls & tread perished/cracked
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNail in ns front tyre
    • NoteNs rear anti roll bar linkage in poor condition
    • NoteUnderbody & suspension arms corroded

  13. Fail94,003 miles (+822)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    586030762139
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre sidewalls & tread perished/cracked
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNail in ns front tyre
    • NoteNs rear anti roll bar linkage in poor condition
    • NoteUnderbody & suspension arms corroded

  14. Pass93,181 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    367543441159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracked around treads
    • NoteChassis damaged
    • NoteSlight play in os front rack end
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle rusty/corroded
    • NoteWindscreen scratched zone B

  15. Fail93,181 miles (+900)1 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    397853841121
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracked around treads
    • NoteChassis damaged
    • NoteSlight play in os front rack end
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle rusty/corroded
    • NoteWindscreen scratched zone B

  16. Pass92,281 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    660315350157
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteTransverse rear metal brake pipe rusty/corroded
    • NoteVehicle generaly rusty under side

  17. Fail92,281 miles (+2,381)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    753975050179
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteTransverse rear metal brake pipe rusty/corroded
    • NoteVehicle generaly rusty under side

  18. Fail89,900 miles3 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    812421739171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront reg no plate damaged

  19. Pass89,900 miles (+12,154)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    821241339177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront reg no plate damaged

  20. Pass77,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    892466438125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,746 miles (+22,134)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    334305738129
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass55,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    654088617102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,612 miles (+20,154)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    520038017118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass35,458 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    394870436141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,660 miles
    Test number
    332715715433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S771 JNL

Does S771 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S771 JNL expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S771 JNL?
The MOT on S771 JNL expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S771 JNL done?
S771 JNL was recorded at 136,165 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 5,610 miles a year.
Has S771 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 JNL has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S771 JNL 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 S771 JNL find?
S771 JNL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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