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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

J8 BFOMOT history

J8 BFO is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

J8 BFO 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,271 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BFO was last recorded at 54,271 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,565 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,706 miles
Average per year
2,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,271 miles
  • 2025 – 51,565 miles
  • 2024 – 48,549 miles
  • 2023 – 45,459 miles
  • 2022 – 42,177 miles
  • 2021 – 40,042 miles
  • 2020 – 39,315 miles
  • 2019 – 37,523 miles
  • 2018 – 35,068 miles
  • 2017 – 32,721 miles
  • 2016 – 30,930 miles
  • 2015 – 29,523 miles
  • 2014 – 27,754 miles
  • 2013 – 25,796 miles
  • 2012 – 24,037 miles
  • 2011 – 21,899 miles
  • 2010 – 19,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,271 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,271 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    358415188595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,565 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    567084457109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,549 miles (+3,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    594947911465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,459 miles (+3,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    181337562215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    836326864187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail42,177 miles (+2,135)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    804489009059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass40,042 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    433501964649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,315 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    767109469436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,523 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    399124323998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    222989458582
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail35,068 miles (+2,347)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    701291399773
    • FailureAnti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass32,721 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    205806647268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,930 miles (+1,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    847592353400
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass29,523 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    775012155023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail29,486 miles (+1,732)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    437065945010
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,754 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,754 miles
    Test number
    485003154064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,796 miles (+1,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,796 miles
    Test number
    116806953041
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  18. Pass24,037 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,037 miles
    Test number
    649428652088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,899 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,899 miles
    Test number
    337253651094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,860 miles
    Test number
    411258650006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BFO

Does J8 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BFO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BFO?
The MOT on J8 BFO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BFO done?
J8 BFO was recorded at 54,271 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,151 miles a year.
Has J8 BFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BFO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 BFO 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 J8 BFO find?
J8 BFO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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