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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

1997 DJMOT history

1997 DJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

1997 DJ 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,258 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1997 DJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1997 DJ was last recorded at 44,258 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,182 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,076 miles
Average per year
2,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,258 miles
  • 2025 – 43,182 miles
  • 2024 – 41,413 miles
  • 2023 – 39,877 miles
  • 2022 – 37,926 miles
  • 2021 – 36,747 miles
  • 2020 – 36,127 miles
  • 2019 – 32,976 miles
  • 2018 – 29,068 miles
  • 2017 – 25,118 miles
  • 2016 – 21,345 miles
  • 2015 – 17,507 miles
  • 2014 – 13,849 miles
  • 2013 – 10,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,258 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,258 miles (+1,076)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    169870026874
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass43,182 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    551582617859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail43,171 miles (+1,758)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    340331100762
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass41,413 miles (+1,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    895245138599
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass39,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    663232475569
    • 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))

  6. Fail39,877 miles (+1,951)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    841641696485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass37,926 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,926 miles
    Test number
    356249336638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,747 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    144710536999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    420726388031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,127 miles (+3,151)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    971460954926
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass32,976 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,976 miles
    Test number
    577772783762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,068 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    927194422923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass25,118 miles (+3,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,118 miles
    Test number
    579276151647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass21,345 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    335216922391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass17,507 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    289561235449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,849 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,849 miles
    Test number
    296930024449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    10,564 miles
    Test number
    499691833138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1997 DJ

What vehicle is registration 1997 DJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1997 DJ on a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 May 2010. 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 1997 DJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1997 DJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1997 DJ?
The MOT on 1997 DJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1997 DJ done?
1997 DJ was recorded at 44,258 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
Has 1997 DJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1997 DJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 1997 DJ 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 1997 DJ find?
1997 DJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, and 5 more.

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