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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,598 cc

J736 GAHMOT history

J736 GAH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,905 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

J736 GAH black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
136,905 km
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,953 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J736 GAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J736 GAH was last recorded at 136,905 km on 23 Jun 2023, 29 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,876 km · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
29 km
Average per year
3,953 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,905 km
  • 2022 – 133,090 km
  • 2020 – 125,548 km
  • 2019 – 120,837 km
  • 2018 – 110,397 km
  • 2017 – 107,341 km
  • 2015 – 92,768 km
  • 2014 – 90,091 km
  • 2013 – 82,274 km
  • 2012 – 80,983 km
  • 2011 – 80,359 km
  • 2010 – 79,526 km
  • 2006 – 70,526 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,905 km

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,905 km (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,905 km
    Test number
    725212219274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,876 km (+3,786)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,876 km
    Test number
    738201802472
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,090 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,090 km
    Test number
    318109285704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,090 km (+160)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,090 km
    Test number
    762506882433
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail132,930 km (+287)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,930 km
    Test number
    901268371836
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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 Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail132,643 km (+7,095)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,643 km
    Test number
    794384493823
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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 Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,548 km (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,548 km
    Test number
    258043248767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,837 km (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,837 km
    Test number
    467886424551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,397 km (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,397 km
    Test number
    311129508512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,341 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,341 km
    Test number
    504596333253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    608419037107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,768 km (+213)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,768 km
    Test number
    455154405243
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre and rear tyres starting to perish around walls. 185/60/14

  13. Fail92,555 km (+2,464)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,555 km
    Test number
    248327695442
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre and rear tyres starting to perish around walls. 185/60/14

  14. Pass90,091 km (+7,817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,091 km
    Test number
    358139514276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWe advise the rear brake pads are replaced a.s.a.p

  15. Pass82,274 km (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,274 km
    Test number
    318343743235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,983 km (+624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,983 km
    Test number
    229044552230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass80,359 km (+833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,359 km
    Test number
    895166731273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,526 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,526 km
    Test number
    340277730252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,942 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,942 miles
    Test number
    300237839416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass74,775 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    751302758233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass72,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,506 miles
    Test number
    744117167237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,526 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,526 km
    Test number
    444719546257
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

  23. Pass70,526 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,526 km
    Test number
    973549946208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J736 GAH

Does J736 GAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J736 GAH expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J736 GAH?
The MOT on J736 GAH expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J736 GAH done?
J736 GAH was recorded at 136,905 km at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 3,953 km a year.
Has J736 GAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J736 GAH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on J736 GAH 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 J736 GAH find?
J736 GAH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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