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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S83 JAEMOT history

S83 JAE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S83 JAE red 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 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
112,799 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 JAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S83 JAE was last recorded at 112,799 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,907 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,892 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,799 miles
  • 2025 – 108,907 miles
  • 2024 – 105,325 miles
  • 2023 – 105,303 miles
  • 2022 – 88,535 miles
  • 2021 – 82,233 miles
  • 2020 – 73,901 miles
  • 2018 – 62,280 miles
  • 2017 – 50,337 miles
  • 2016 – 50,185 miles
  • 2015 – 50,070 miles
  • 2014 – 49,923 miles
  • 2013 – 49,706 miles
  • 2012 – 49,298 miles
  • 2011 – 48,035 miles
  • 2010 – 47,098 miles
  • 2009 – 45,567 miles
  • 2008 – 44,328 miles
  • 2006 – 41,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,799 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms -camber adjustable bolt fixings have no camber washers fitted

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All underbody suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail112,799 miles (+3,892)4 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,799 miles
    Test number
    187109529053
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms -camber adjustable bolt fixings have no camber washers fitted

  2. Pass108,907 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    588386070621
    • AdvisoryBoth sills have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside has general corrosion

  3. Pass105,325 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,325 miles
    Test number
    155141345135
    • AdvisoryAll underbody suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail105,324 miles (+21)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    201901992445
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,303 miles (+7,117)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    988969080281
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,186 miles (+9,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    229130101272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,535 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    971870668787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass82,233 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    244110747235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,901 miles (+11,621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    197639301227
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper arm ball joint boots beginning to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front Headlamp units (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has excessive travel - Adjustment/Repair maybe required. Passed on RBT
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,280 miles (+11,943)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    676256446101
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  11. Pass50,337 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    719009571056
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe components have surface rust

  12. Pass50,185 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    921414700312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,070 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    975988969008
    • AdvisoryRear discs still pitted

  14. Pass49,923 miles (+217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    945742444308
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  15. Pass49,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    755833343388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,706 miles (+408)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    217710443300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,298 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,298 miles
    Test number
    178172652377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    447568541404
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on side walls

  19. Fail48,035 miles (+937)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    758648241328
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on side walls

  20. Fail47,098 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    262276120354
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass47,098 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    961966120303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,567 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    420487639362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,328 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    812568758334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,871 miles (+1,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    224993708017
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

  25. Pass41,021 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    472539246310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    412354506075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 JAE

Does S83 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S83 JAE expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S83 JAE?
The MOT on S83 JAE expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S83 JAE done?
S83 JAE was recorded at 112,799 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has S83 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 JAE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S83 JAE 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 S83 JAE find?
S83 JAE failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside rear lower shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing loose; offside rear wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up, and 8 more.

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