
Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S784 JSRMOT history
S784 JSR is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 120,300 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S784 JSR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S784 JSR was last recorded at 120,300 miles on 4 Feb 2023, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 119,903 miles · 2 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 397 miles
- Average per year
- 4,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 120,300 miles
- 2022 – 119,903 miles
- 2021 – 117,467 miles
- 2020 – 115,423 miles
- 2019 – 113,977 miles
- 2018 – 106,947 miles
- 2017 – 99,517 miles
- 2016 – 93,855 miles
- 2015 – 83,096 miles
- 2014 – 75,290 miles
- 2013 – 65,993 miles
- 2012 – 60,472 miles
- 2011 – 57,608 miles
- 2010 – 56,395 miles
- 2009 – 54,201 miles
- 2008 – 52,366 miles
- 2007 – 50,188 miles
- 2006 – 47,707 miles
- 2005 – 45,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Emissions not tested
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,300 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 120,300 miles
- Test number
- 793082051513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,903 miles (+2,436)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,903 miles
- Test number
- 455202763927
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BAXKBOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear SILLS ON BOTH SIDES AT THE REAR ARE CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA
Pass117,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,467 miles
- Test number
- 745236791239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,467 miles (+2,044)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,467 miles
- Test number
- 111767373855
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass115,423 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 115,423 miles
- Test number
- 519494250928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,353 miles (+1,376)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,353 miles
- Test number
- 482459406444
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,977 miles (+7,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,977 miles
- Test number
- 815601375998
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,947 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 106,947 miles
- Test number
- 994917821305
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail106,947 miles (+7,430)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,947 miles
- Test number
- 754603346459
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,517 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 99,517 miles
- Test number
- 528073523218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,447 miles (+5,592)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,447 miles
- Test number
- 290431630172
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass93,855 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,855 miles
- Test number
- 428685431720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,849 miles (+10,753)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,849 miles
- Test number
- 692212470812
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass83,096 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,096 miles
- Test number
- 609705854648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,087 miles (+7,797)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,087 miles
- Test number
- 945907226770
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,290 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,290 miles
- Test number
- 818204114313
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteMajor damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle
- NoteSteering wheel moulding become un-bonded
- NoteRear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking
Fail75,290 miles (+339)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,290 miles
- Test number
- 897684114392
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteMajor damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle
- NoteSteering wheel moulding become un-bonded
- NoteRear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking
Fail74,951 miles (+8,958)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,951 miles
- Test number
- 425105004490
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteMajor damage to both side chassis rails in front of rear axle
- NoteSteering wheel moulding become un-bonded
- NoteRear exhaust box joint to rest of systen heavily corroded but not leaking
Pass65,993 miles (+118)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 65,993 miles
- Test number
- 796266713393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear brake disc's slightly corroded inner side
Fail65,875 miles (+5,403)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,875 miles
- Test number
- 665813213311
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear brake disc's slightly corroded inner side
Pass60,472 miles (+2,864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 60,472 miles
- Test number
- 416328612452
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass57,608 miles (+1,213)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,608 miles
- Test number
- 555826681262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,395 miles (+2,194)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,395 miles
- Test number
- 864343290238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,201 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 54,201 miles
- Test number
- 584181489239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,366 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 52,366 miles
- Test number
- 671067698297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,188 miles (+2,481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 50,188 miles
- Test number
- 960295407374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,707 miles (+2,163)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 47,707 miles
- Test number
- 160498996282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,544 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 45,544 miles
- Test number
- 664356305361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S784 JSR
- Does S784 JSR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S784 JSR expired on 3 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S784 JSR?
- The MOT on S784 JSR expired on 3 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S784 JSR done?
- S784 JSR was recorded at 120,300 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2023, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
- Has S784 JSR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S784 JSR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on S784 JSR 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 S784 JSR find?
- S784 JSR passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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