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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

S797 RJNMOT history

S797 RJN is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S797 RJN green 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,307 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 RJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 RJN was last recorded at 44,307 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,034 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
1,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,307 miles
  • 2025 – 44,034 miles
  • 2024 – 43,626 miles
  • 2023 – 43,341 miles
  • 2022 – 43,026 miles
  • 2021 – 42,698 miles
  • 2020 – 42,324 miles
  • 2019 – 42,079 miles
  • 2018 – 41,562 miles
  • 2017 – 41,069 miles
  • 2016 – 40,195 miles
  • 2015 – 39,182 miles
  • 2014 – 37,869 miles
  • 2013 – 36,728 miles
  • 2012 – 35,246 miles
  • 2011 – 33,849 miles
  • 2010 – 32,695 miles
  • 2009 – 31,164 miles
  • 2008 – 28,786 miles
  • 2007 – 26,390 miles
  • 2006 – 24,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,307 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,307 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    406265354953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,034 miles (+408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    896234464178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
  3. Pass43,626 miles (+285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,626 miles
    Test number
    744725901061
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass43,341 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    328629460866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,026 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    587743173445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,698 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    672114204917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,324 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    726237578135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    247694842204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,079 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    718815587855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,562 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    797216206741
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass41,069 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,069 miles
    Test number
    929775858640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  12. Pass40,195 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    716967653178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass39,182 miles (+1,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    237783485032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion starting on n/s outer sill.
  14. Pass37,869 miles (+1,141)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    747235764036
    • NoteAdvise tyre sidewalls starting to perish slightly
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass36,728 miles (+1,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    666786383058
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished
  16. Pass35,246 miles (+1,397)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    276822682029
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill corroded
    • NoteWipers smeary
  17. Fail33,849 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,849 miles
    Test number
    536103481003
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass33,849 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,849 miles
    Test number
    696603281083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass32,695 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    643833980099
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass31,164 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,164 miles
    Test number
    374354189019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,786 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,786 miles
    Test number
    102274098401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    254528177007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,390 miles (+2,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    643498677055
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass24,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,055 miles
    Test number
    704750196007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 RJN

Does S797 RJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S797 RJN is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S797 RJN?
The MOT on S797 RJN is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S797 RJN done?
S797 RJN was recorded at 44,307 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,016 miles a year.
Has S797 RJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 RJN has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on S797 RJN 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 S797 RJN find?
S797 RJN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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