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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

J497 LPXMOT history

J497 LPX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

J497 LPX red 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
720 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
J497 LPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J497 LPX was last recorded at 720 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 720 miles
  • 2024 – 10 miles
  • 2020 – 152,124 miles
  • 2019 – 150,567 miles
  • 2018 – 149,962 miles
  • 2017 – 149,032 miles
  • 2015 – 147,259 miles
  • 2014 – 146,595 miles
  • 2013 – 145,401 miles
  • 2012 – 143,910 miles
  • 2011 – 141,551 miles
  • 2010 – 138,782 miles
  • 2009 – 136,025 miles
  • 2008 – 133,905 miles
  • 2007 – 131,815 miles
  • 2006 – 129,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass720 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass720 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    720 miles
    Test number
    260449005783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    10 miles
    Test number
    661829029467
    • AdvisoryNew instrument cluster fitted

  3. Pass155,712 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,712 km
    Test number
    599300561042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass152,124 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    152,124 miles
    Test number
    428337888784
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  5. Pass150,567 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,567 miles
    Test number
    786274663607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,962 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,962 miles
    Test number
    883287794303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,032 miles
    Test number
    215529358796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,032 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,032 miles
    Test number
    226456456312
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass148,077 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,077 km
    Test number
    881797297475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass147,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,259 miles
    Test number
    562353512118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,259 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,259 km
    Test number
    550667882249
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  12. Pass146,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,595 miles
    Test number
    246581714383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,595 miles (+1,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,595 miles
    Test number
    567860814395
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Pass145,401 miles (+1,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,401 miles
    Test number
    695481503377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass143,910 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    143,910 miles
    Test number
    107787902300
    • NoteOffside rear service & parking brake efficiency low

  16. Fail143,909 miles (+2,358)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,909 miles
    Test number
    929936402352
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear service & parking brake efficiency low

  17. Pass141,551 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    141,551 miles
    Test number
    338535501362
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail141,551 miles (+2,769)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,551 miles
    Test number
    886745601335
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass138,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    138,782 miles
    Test number
    854278490210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,782 miles (+2,757)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,782 miles
    Test number
    550268490225
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass136,025 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    304089409351
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass133,905 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    152489408328
    • NoteAll 4 tyre sidewalls starting to crack

  23. Fail133,900 miles (+2,085)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    403789808463
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre sidewalls starting to crack

  24. Pass131,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    131,815 miles
    Test number
    430010117418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail131,812 miles (+2,400)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,812 miles
    Test number
    453460817480
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear brakes imbalanced

  26. Pass129,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,412 miles
    Test number
    524015306385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass127,036 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    127,036 km
    Test number
    782984415390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J497 LPX

Does J497 LPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J497 LPX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J497 LPX?
The MOT on J497 LPX is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J497 LPX done?
J497 LPX was recorded at 720 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
Has J497 LPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J497 LPX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on J497 LPX 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 J497 LPX find?
J497 LPX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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