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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,839 cc

J8 FAWMOT history

J8 FAW is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 10,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

J8 FAW white 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
10,845 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FAW was last recorded at 10,845 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
10,641 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 10,845 miles
  • 2025 – 10,641 miles
  • 2024 – 10,459 miles
  • 2023 – 10,007 miles
  • 2022 – 9,372 miles
  • 2021 – 8,853 miles
  • 2020 – 8,469 miles
  • 2019 – 8,194 miles
  • 2018 – 7,521 miles
  • 2017 – 6,943 miles
  • 2016 – 5,923 miles
  • 2015 – 5,225 miles
  • 2014 – 4,510 miles
  • 2013 – 3,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,845 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 cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass10,845 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    10,845 miles
    Test number
    510550161668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,641 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    10,641 miles
    Test number
    698340406752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass10,459 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    10,459 miles
    Test number
    580743546204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,007 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    457171562558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9,372 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    9,372 miles
    Test number
    944185577413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,853 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    8,853 miles
    Test number
    540263725705
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some testable items
  7. Pass8,469 miles (+275)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    8,469 miles
    Test number
    396231846349
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass8,194 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    8,194 miles
    Test number
    489967172906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,521 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    7,521 miles
    Test number
    810206466571
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail7,521 miles (+578)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,521 miles
    Test number
    741261227967
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass6,943 miles (+1,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    6,943 miles
    Test number
    662855934765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has severe cracking in treads but NOT exposing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads
  12. Pass5,923 miles (+698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    5,923 miles
    Test number
    768978728677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has excessive cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has excessive cracking in treads
  13. Pass5,225 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    5,225 miles
    Test number
    236013821332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,510 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    4,510 miles
    Test number
    556536864237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    3,546 miles
    Test number
    247550863291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FAW

Does J8 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FAW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FAW?
The MOT on J8 FAW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FAW done?
J8 FAW was recorded at 10,845 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 561 miles a year.
Has J8 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FAW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 FAW 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 FAW find?
J8 FAW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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