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Mazda RX-7

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,600 cc

JML 265MOT history

JML 265 is a black petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,943 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JML 265
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JML 265 was last recorded at 74,943 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2017: 70,000 miles, lower than 74,116 miles on 14 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,489 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
1,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,943 miles
  • 2025 – 74,489 miles
  • 2022 – 73,978 miles
  • 2021 – 73,164 miles
  • 2020 – 72,172 miles
  • 2019 – 71,720 miles
  • 2018 – 70,875 miles
  • 2017 – 70,000 miles
  • 2016 – 74,116 miles
  • 2014 – 72,913 miles
  • 2011 – 72,113 miles
  • 2010 – 70,269 miles
  • 2009 – 69,179 miles
  • 2008 – 65,899 miles
  • 2007 – 59,768 miles
  • 2006 – 54,832 miles
  • 2005 – 49,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,943 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,943 miles (+454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,943 miles
    Test number
    836351564258
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass74,489 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    279373454615
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass73,978 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    730466939458
    • AdvisoryRear silencer joint has minor leak of gases

  4. Fail73,962 miles (+798)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    981413158873
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,164 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    869303276332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,172 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    699956142861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,720 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    576446063414
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,875 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    926268444469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,000 miles (-4,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    278676073783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    379259153189
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both sills

  11. Pass73,330 km1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,330 km
    Test number
    455805415063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteMinor chips to windscreen
    • NoteN/S & O/S Floor panels corroding
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  12. Pass72,913 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    448257004037
    • NoteMinor chips to windscreen
    • NoteSills & floors corroding

  13. Pass72,136 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,136 km
    Test number
    305018662423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S & O/S Sill flanges starting to corrode

  14. Fail72,136 km1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,136 km
    Test number
    446418562291
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S & O/S Sill flanges starting to corrode

  15. Fail72,113 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    685153751360
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass70,269 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    682792400305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass69,179 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    813710289250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,899 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,899 miles
    Test number
    444985508355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,768 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    264068897248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,832 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    664985706344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    49,761 miles
    Test number
    860571345326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about JML 265

What vehicle is registration JML 265 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JML 265 on a black petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JML 265 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JML 265 is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on JML 265?
The MOT on JML 265 is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JML 265 done?
JML 265 was recorded at 74,943 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,249 miles a year.
Has JML 265 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JML 265 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on JML 265 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JML 265 find?
JML 265 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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