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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S809 JNLMOT history

S809 JNL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

S809 JNL silver 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 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
109,153 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S809 JNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S809 JNL was last recorded at 109,153 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2019: 106,661 miles, lower than 132,000 miles on 15 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,956 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
2,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,153 miles
  • 2022 – 108,956 miles
  • 2021 – 108,059 miles
  • 2019 – 106,664 miles
  • 2018 – 132,000 miles
  • 2017 – 129,988 miles
  • 2016 – 128,984 miles
  • 2015 – 127,869 miles
  • 2014 – 127,486 miles
  • 2013 – 123,035 miles
  • 2012 – 117,536 miles
  • 2011 – 107,892 miles
  • 2010 – 96,393 miles
  • 2009 – 93,192 miles
  • 2008 – 87,861 miles
  • 2007 – 84,035 miles
  • 2006 – 76,517 miles
  • 2005 – 63,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside rear outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing and lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,153 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    673410549971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  2. Pass108,956 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    630952439276
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill

  3. Pass108,059 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    532999537932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill

  4. Pass106,664 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    781930092850
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing and lamp insecure (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspect odometer reading is inaccurate

  5. Fail106,661 miles (-25,339)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,661 miles
    Test number
    809404989450
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted vertically (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing and lamp insecure (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisorySuspect odometer reading is inaccurate

  6. Pass132,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    180640280735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,000 miles (+2,012)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    373555737931
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass129,988 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    428686500139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,984 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,984 miles
    Test number
    921248266938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,869 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,869 miles
    Test number
    582863444019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass127,486 miles (+4,451)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,486 miles
    Test number
    358657484460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear sills slightly corroded

  12. Pass123,035 miles (+5,499)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,035 miles
    Test number
    588318203336
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn and disc lipped by corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear suspension coil spring corroded
    • NoteOffside headlamp lense deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear suspension anti roll bar corroded

  13. Pass117,536 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    505277102344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail117,536 miles (+9,644)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    986047702388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass107,892 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    417046401445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail107,880 miles (+11,487)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,880 miles
    Test number
    755434001331
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAdvise slight brake bind n/s front

  17. Pass96,393 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,393 miles
    Test number
    211705300359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass93,192 miles (+5,331)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    320660209314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both wiper blade condition

  19. Pass87,861 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    132415908319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail87,857 miles (+3,822)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    474604408393
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass84,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    960399707376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,035 miles (+7,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    804135907302
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Fail76,517 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,517 miles
    Test number
    210090336275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass76,517 miles (+13,488)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,517 miles
    Test number
    602010236268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,029 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    544932135255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,831 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    803755025274
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S809 JNL

Does S809 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S809 JNL expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S809 JNL?
The MOT on S809 JNL expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S809 JNL done?
S809 JNL was recorded at 109,153 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 2,336 miles a year.
Has S809 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S809 JNL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S809 JNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S809 JNL find?
S809 JNL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer sill corroded; offside rear outer sill corroded.

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