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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,798 cc

V42 JWOMOT history

V42 JWO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

V42 JWO silver 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,582 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 JWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 JWO was last recorded at 75,582 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2013: 69,675 miles, lower than 69,953 miles on 28 Feb 2013.

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
74,778 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
1,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,582 miles
  • 2025 – 74,778 miles
  • 2024 – 74,296 miles
  • 2023 – 74,143 miles
  • 2022 – 73,873 miles
  • 2021 – 73,281 miles
  • 2019 – 72,490 miles
  • 2018 – 71,880 miles
  • 2017 – 71,467 miles
  • 2016 – 70,977 miles
  • 2015 – 70,335 miles
  • 2014 – 69,704 miles
  • 2013 – 69,675 miles
  • 2012 – 68,258 miles
  • 2011 – 68,195 miles
  • 2010 – 65,014 miles
  • 2009 – 61,030 miles
  • 2008 – 57,459 miles
  • 2007 – 53,344 miles
  • 2006 – 49,573 miles
  • 2005 – 45,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,582 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERBODY UNDERSEALED.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,582 miles (+804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    520372042058
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY UNDERSEALED.

  2. Pass74,778 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    138906200852
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    292002491306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,296 miles (+153)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    847161727528
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass74,143 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    121033482004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,873 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    432993583040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,281 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,281 miles
    Test number
    154095150790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,490 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    554836420579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,880 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    831960707214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,467 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    795802723959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,977 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    982441113243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,335 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    467935915140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,704 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    468621524134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,675 miles (-278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    235783563084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s rear brake low reading

  15. Fail69,953 miles (+1,695)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    989189053046
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s rear brake low reading

  16. Pass68,258 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    637734202051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,195 miles (+3,181)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    607679241370
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking 195/50R16V92
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake efficiency less than nearside rear o/s - 80 & n/s - 200

  18. Pass65,014 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    832732540363
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteOffside to nearside rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Fail65,014 miles (+3,984)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    821251140345
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteOffside to nearside rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  20. Fail61,030 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    462787459479
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in waxoyl
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe to cat joint loose

  21. Pass61,030 miles (+3,571)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    840357259384
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in waxoyl
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe to cat joint loose

  22. Pass57,459 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    192278458330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,344 miles (+3,771)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,344 miles
    Test number
    722853357389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding

  24. Pass49,573 miles (+4,094)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    731954256310
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteFront and nearside rear tyres worn low
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads worn

  25. Pass45,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,479 miles
    Test number
    342662145315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 JWO

Does V42 JWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 JWO is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 JWO?
The MOT on V42 JWO is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 JWO done?
V42 JWO was recorded at 75,582 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
Has V42 JWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 JWO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 JWO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 JWO find?
V42 JWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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