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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S783 JNLMOT history

S783 JNL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

S783 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 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,285 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S783 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
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S783 JNL was last recorded at 87,285 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 14,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,952 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
14,333 miles
Average per year
2,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,285 miles
  • 2024 – 72,952 miles
  • 2023 – 72,917 miles
  • 2022 – 67,329 miles
  • 2021 – 67,217 miles
  • 2020 – 65,559 miles
  • 2018 – 60,937 miles
  • 2017 – 60,336 miles
  • 2016 – 59,748 miles
  • 2015 – 59,446 miles
  • 2014 – 58,100 miles
  • 2013 – 57,824 miles
  • 2012 – 57,462 miles
  • 2011 – 57,061 miles
  • 2010 – 53,901 miles
  • 2008 – 50,931 miles
  • 2007 – 46,544 miles
  • 2006 – 43,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,285 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underneath

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • O/s/f brake slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Long parking brake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Corrosion to under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,285 miles (+14,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,285 miles
    Test number
    882113495465
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underneath

  2. Pass72,952 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    314626520573
    • AdvisoryAll underside coved with heavy underseal

  3. Fail72,917 miles (+5,588)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    830226882366
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeat shields loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper and lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor corroded and holed

  4. Pass67,329 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    679270533817
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms and rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished and splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind

  5. Fail67,217 miles (+1,658)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    836326861223
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake travel
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  6. Pass65,559 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    958354085290
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on outer and inner sills

  7. Fail65,556 miles (+4,619)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    536150173939
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all inner wings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear lower engine beds
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

  8. Pass60,937 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    158716045342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body

  9. Fail60,937 miles (+601)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    752265251722
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body

  10. Pass60,336 miles (+588)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    707453403324
    • AdvisoryCorrossion to underside
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded

  11. Pass59,748 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    904886764192
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body

  12. Pass59,446 miles (+1,346)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    937922415239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  13. Pass58,100 miles (+276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    526854814209
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteHeavy corrossion throughout underside

  14. Pass57,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    989536103271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,824 miles (+362)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    385644703495
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteADVISE osf brake binding

  16. Pass57,462 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    265125392429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,061 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    267340431482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,901 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    543777520176
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail53,894 miles (+2,963)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    904430510109
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass50,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    543282458373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail50,931 miles (+4,387)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    733337548391
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass46,544 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    551595777241
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass43,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    684515456251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,990 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    713715956226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S783 JNL

Does S783 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S783 JNL expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S783 JNL?
The MOT on S783 JNL expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S783 JNL done?
S783 JNL was recorded at 87,285 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 2,279 miles a year.
Has S783 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 JNL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S783 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 S783 JNL find?
S783 JNL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; heavily undersealed underneath.

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