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Mazda MX-3

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S796 JDPMOT history

S796 JDP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-3 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,006 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 JDP was last recorded at 77,006 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,805 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,201 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,006 miles
  • 2025 – 73,805 miles
  • 2024 – 70,326 miles
  • 2023 – 67,385 miles
  • 2022 – 63,390 miles
  • 2020 – 62,820 miles
  • 2019 – 59,375 miles
  • 2018 – 53,614 miles
  • 2017 – 48,176 miles
  • 2016 – 43,400 miles
  • 2015 – 38,150 miles
  • 2014 – 32,989 miles
  • 2013 – 27,746 miles
  • 2012 – 22,572 miles
  • 2011 – 21,650 miles
  • 2010 – 20,712 miles
  • 2009 – 19,637 miles
  • 2008 – 18,563 miles
  • 2007 – 17,448 miles
  • 2006 – 16,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,006 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,006 miles (+3,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    710882972606
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass73,805 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,805 miles
    Test number
    314777961823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,800 miles (+3,474)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    700418849818
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass70,326 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    807952318407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,385 miles (+21)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    742671564134
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail67,364 miles (+140)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,364 miles
    Test number
    808873272092
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail67,224 miles (+3,834)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    204723022930
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass63,390 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    780107701629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose/rattling
  9. Fail63,389 miles (+569)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    175733613569
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and perished, inner braiding visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and perished, inner braiding visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose/rattling
  10. Pass62,820 miles (+3,445)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,820 miles
    Test number
    844093717775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield rattling
  11. Pass59,375 miles (+5,761)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    489794325586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass53,614 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    546668207323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
  13. Fail53,613 miles (+5,437)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,613 miles
    Test number
    392194293624
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
  14. Pass48,176 miles (+4,776)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    110122235230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass43,400 miles (+5,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    784200637689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
  16. Pass38,150 miles (+5,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    845523715282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass32,989 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    257559104271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,746 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,746 miles
    Test number
    698753113201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,572 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    778007012204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,650 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    799369501274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,712 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,712 miles
    Test number
    381618900426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,637 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,637 miles
    Test number
    513030919241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,563 miles (+1,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,563 miles
    Test number
    360892618272
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
  24. Pass17,448 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,448 miles
    Test number
    941718207272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,018 miles
    Test number
    520296216263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 JDP

Does S796 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 JDP is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 JDP?
The MOT on S796 JDP is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 JDP done?
S796 JDP was recorded at 77,006 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has S796 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 JDP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S796 JDP 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 S796 JDP find?
S796 JDP passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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