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Mazda 2

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,496 cc

J4 ESSMOT history

J4 ESS is a white petrol Mazda 2 first used on 9 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 14,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

J4 ESS white Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
14,439 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ESS was last recorded at 14,439 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,793 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
646 miles
Average per year
1,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,439 miles
  • 2025 – 13,793 miles
  • 2024 – 13,200 miles
  • 2023 – 12,708 miles
  • 2022 – 12,204 miles
  • 2021 – 11,462 miles
  • 2020 – 8,209 miles
  • 2019 – 5,902 miles
  • 2018 – 4,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,439 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Limited underbody inspection due to undershields

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,439 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    14,439 miles
    Test number
    426391871014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass13,793 miles (+593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    13,793 miles
    Test number
    688523418221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated
  3. Pass13,200 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    13,200 miles
    Test number
    839631975737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields
  4. Fail13,182 miles (+474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,182 miles
    Test number
    362225399065
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields
  5. Pass12,708 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    12,708 miles
    Test number
    514074670130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,204 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    12,204 miles
    Test number
    343694195785
    • AdvisoryLimited underbody inspection due to undershields.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass11,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    11,462 miles
    Test number
    448090891540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail11,462 miles (+3,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,462 miles
    Test number
    285058865737
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass8,209 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    8,209 miles
    Test number
    505543507624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,902 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    5,902 miles
    Test number
    851805763502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,301 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    4,301 miles
    Test number
    913303454376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail4,259 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,259 miles
    Test number
    412901788976
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about J4 ESS

Does J4 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ESS is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 ESS?
The MOT on J4 ESS is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ESS done?
J4 ESS was recorded at 14,439 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,268 miles a year.
Has J4 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ESS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on J4 ESS 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 J4 ESS find?
J4 ESS passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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