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Mazda MX-5

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S83 JBVMOT history

S83 JBV is a purple petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 17,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S83 JBV purple 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
17,887 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 JBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S83 JBV was last recorded at 17,887 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,570 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 17,887 miles
  • 2023 – 17,570 miles
  • 2017 – 17,303 miles
  • 2016 – 16,845 miles
  • 2015 – 16,448 miles
  • 2014 – 15,793 miles
  • 2013 – 14,450 miles
  • 2012 – 13,157 miles
  • 2011 – 9,759 miles
  • 2010 – 9,318 miles
  • 2009 – 8,935 miles
  • 2007 – 8,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,887 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,887 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    17,887 miles
    Test number
    843317152437
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass17,570 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    17,570 miles
    Test number
    554221913613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,303 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    928727641590
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer side walls deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Fail17,303 miles (+458)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    276741673362
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer side walls deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass16,845 miles (+397)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,845 miles
    Test number
    514052681518
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres outer side walls cracking -ADVISED TO CHANGE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass16,448 miles (+655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,448 miles
    Test number
    337906955054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass15,793 miles (+1,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,793 miles
    Test number
    747535584026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail14,450 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,450 miles
    Test number
    335343073034
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to split on side walls - ADVISED TO CHANGE

  9. Pass14,450 miles (+1,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,450 miles
    Test number
    669163673074
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to split on side walls - ADVISED TO CHANGE

  10. Pass13,157 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,157 miles
    Test number
    878026062049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,759 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,759 miles
    Test number
    846651461083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,318 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,318 miles
    Test number
    493411260086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,935 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,935 miles
    Test number
    154792969033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,906 miles
    Test number
    874657357121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 JBV

Does S83 JBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S83 JBV is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S83 JBV?
The MOT on S83 JBV is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S83 JBV done?
S83 JBV was recorded at 17,887 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 488 miles a year.
Has S83 JBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 JBV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S83 JBV 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 JBV find?
S83 JBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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