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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

1977 DLMOT history

1977 DL is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 53,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

1977 DL grey 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,695 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1977 DL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1977 DL was last recorded at 53,695 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,695 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,695 miles
  • 2025 – 53,397 miles
  • 2024 – 52,528 miles
  • 2023 – 51,850 miles
  • 2022 – 50,456 miles
  • 2021 – 45,950 miles
  • 2020 – 43,202 miles
  • 2019 – 40,910 miles
  • 2018 – 34,661 miles
  • 2017 – 28,095 miles
  • 2016 – 13,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,695 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension support bars rustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    990752635912
    • AdvisorySuspension support bars rusting

  2. Fail53,695 miles (+298)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    441384119430
    • MajorService brake grabbing severely both front (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension support bars rusting

  3. Pass53,397 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    349436463066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    767978944300
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupport bars rusting

  5. Fail52,528 miles (+678)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    773329140439
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupport bars rusting

  6. Pass51,850 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,850 miles
    Test number
    425334279577
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass50,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    146937586391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,456 miles (+4,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    333769952919
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass45,950 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,950 miles
    Test number
    896015325401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,202 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    600501264008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass40,910 miles (+6,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    261712664733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,661 miles (+6,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    446703688336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass28,095 miles (+14,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,095 miles
    Test number
    340315753799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass13,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,603 miles
    Test number
    191674460196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1977 DL

What vehicle is registration 1977 DL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1977 DL on a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Jun 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1977 DL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1977 DL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1977 DL?
The MOT on 1977 DL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1977 DL done?
1977 DL was recorded at 53,695 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,874 miles a year.
Has 1977 DL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1977 DL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 1977 DL 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 1977 DL find?
1977 DL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension support bars rusting.

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