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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

V12 JMPMOT history

V12 JMP is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

V12 JMP orange 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 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
52,849 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 JMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 JMP was last recorded at 52,849 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,848 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,849 miles
  • 2024 – 52,708 miles
  • 2023 – 52,518 miles
  • 2022 – 52,350 miles
  • 2021 – 52,109 miles
  • 2019 – 51,315 miles
  • 2018 – 51,041 miles
  • 2017 – 50,743 miles
  • 2016 – 49,999 miles
  • 2015 – 48,614 miles
  • 2014 – 46,446 miles
  • 2013 – 44,050 miles
  • 2012 – 40,289 miles
  • 2010 – 34,775 miles
  • 2009 – 23,358 miles
  • 2008 – 9,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,849 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,849 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    371827784087
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail52,848 miles (+140)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    473984216864
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass52,708 miles (+190)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    227227462103
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass52,518 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    286821003732
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail52,507 miles (+157)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,507 miles
    Test number
    392992047762
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass52,350 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    803760947934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,109 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    257011544380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,315 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    206006659585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    439295071008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail51,041 miles (+298)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    833146573365
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass50,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    292782737696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail50,743 miles (+744)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    132181091060
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc excessively coroded inner face (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc excessively coroded inner face (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight binding offside front brake
  13. Pass49,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    272910764859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail49,999 miles (+1,385)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    978951026793
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass48,614 miles (+2,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    727973605129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass46,446 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    917064004148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,050 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    815029693014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,289 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    876798732094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,775 miles (+11,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,775 miles
    Test number
    344762810416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass23,358 miles (+14,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,358 miles
    Test number
    711795719241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    9,082 miles
    Test number
    111495438271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 JMP

Does V12 JMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 JMP expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 JMP?
The MOT on V12 JMP expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 JMP done?
V12 JMP was recorded at 52,849 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has V12 JMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 JMP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 JMP 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 V12 JMP find?
V12 JMP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: general underside corrosion; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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