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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S82 SCJMOT history

S82 SCJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S82 SCJ black 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,398 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 SCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 SCJ was last recorded at 97,398 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,117 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,398 miles
  • 2025 – 97,117 miles
  • 2024 – 96,693 miles
  • 2023 – 96,459 miles
  • 2022 – 94,797 miles
  • 2021 – 92,491 miles
  • 2020 – 91,533 miles
  • 2019 – 90,615 miles
  • 2018 – 88,971 miles
  • 2017 – 87,453 miles
  • 2016 – 86,266 miles
  • 2015 – 85,206 miles
  • 2014 – 84,067 miles
  • 2013 – 83,086 miles
  • 2012 – 81,548 miles
  • 2011 – 79,691 miles
  • 2010 – 78,306 miles
  • 2009 – 76,101 miles
  • 2008 – 74,335 miles
  • 2007 – 70,161 miles
  • 2006 – 61,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    134740242142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,398 miles (+281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    319957289232
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,117 miles (+424)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    745018536441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,693 miles
    Test number
    832617251016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,690 miles (+231)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    979043790736
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,459 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    448319809194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,797 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,797 miles
    Test number
    543015897015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,491 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    501752333685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,417 miles (+884)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    946815812013
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,533 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    866330377414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    603783590159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail90,615 miles (+1,644)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,615 miles
    Test number
    742586575838
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass88,971 miles (+1,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    416896895079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass87,453 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    427377480349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,266 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    527799506176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,206 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    397551675004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,067 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    116928674437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,086 miles (+1,538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,086 miles
    Test number
    299989373072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront under tray inscure

  19. Pass81,548 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    188905872064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,691 miles (+1,385)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    255755751095
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteWire inscure rear diff area

  21. Pass78,306 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    633719160013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,101 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    360869939100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    273689848436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,335 miles (+4,174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    224958848103
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  25. Pass70,161 miles (+8,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    142624927177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    831211206198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S82 SCJ

Does S82 SCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S82 SCJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S82 SCJ?
The MOT on S82 SCJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S82 SCJ done?
S82 SCJ was recorded at 97,398 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has S82 SCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 SCJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S82 SCJ 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 S82 SCJ find?
S82 SCJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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