Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S783 JGXMOT history

S783 JGX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

S783 JGX blue 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,670 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S783 JGX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S783 JGX
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S783 JGX was last recorded at 93,670 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 9,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,246 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,424 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,670 miles
  • 2025 – 84,246 miles
  • 2024 – 76,544 miles
  • 2023 – 70,057 miles
  • 2022 – 65,637 miles
  • 2021 – 61,139 miles
  • 2020 – 53,000 miles
  • 2019 – 48,588 miles
  • 2018 – 40,930 miles
  • 2016 – 39,775 miles
  • 2015 – 36,762 miles
  • 2014 – 34,948 miles
  • 2013 – 33,100 miles
  • 2012 – 32,225 miles
  • 2011 – 31,278 miles
  • 2010 – 30,025 miles
  • 2009 – 28,870 miles
  • 2008 – 27,771 miles
  • 2007 – 26,439 miles
  • 2006 – 24,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,670 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underside generally corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,670 miles (+9,424)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    419296597194
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,246 miles (+7,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,246 miles
    Test number
    656366247872
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  3. Pass76,544 miles (+6,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    668124200472
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    448311002944
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail70,054 miles (+4,417)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    969028665236
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass65,637 miles (+54)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    145102530137
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Fail65,583 miles (+8)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    171995414414
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  8. Fail65,575 miles (+4,436)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    368610340614
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  9. Pass61,139 miles (+8,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    901857795874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side generally corroded

  10. Pass53,000 miles (+4,412)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    286452080612
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear of outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear of outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass48,588 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    690709582044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,930 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    296278781985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,775 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    534828041241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,762 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,762 miles
    Test number
    966850095178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,948 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,948 miles
    Test number
    298515694160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,100 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    866836693139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,225 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    379944692137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,278 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    505469591134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,025 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    491647490170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,870 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,870 miles
    Test number
    530426199120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,771 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    123708898127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,439 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,439 miles
    Test number
    232178697476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,175 miles
    Test number
    862313996106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S783 JGX

Does S783 JGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S783 JGX is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S783 JGX?
The MOT on S783 JGX is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S783 JGX done?
S783 JGX was recorded at 93,670 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has S783 JGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 JGX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S783 JGX 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 S783 JGX find?
S783 JGX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; both outer sills corroded; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S783 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.