Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc
L7 JCJMOT history
L7 JCJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,666 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 116,666 km
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 877 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 JCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 8 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 JCJ was last recorded at 116,666 km on 25 Sept 2026, 1,061 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,605 km · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,061 km
- Average per year
- 877 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,666 km
- 2025 – 115,605 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,666 km
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,666 km (+1,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 116,666 km
- Test number
- 624404027030
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,605 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 115,605 km
- Test number
- 155684039889
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,876 miles (+5,855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,876 miles
- Test number
- 850457210471
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass107,021 miles (+7,067)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 107,021 miles
- Test number
- 650148241720
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,954 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 99,954 miles
- Test number
- 438618872098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,898 miles (+316)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,898 miles
- Test number
- 852996513800
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers dust covers deteraited
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass99,582 miles (+1,234)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,582 miles
- Test number
- 547174454249
- NoteMiddle exhaust has slight leak
- NoteO/s/f sterring knuckle slight play
- NoteRear brake pipe slightly rusty
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass98,348 miles (+886)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,348 miles
- Test number
- 609804553240
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f sterring knuckle slight play
- NoteRear brake pipe slightly rusty
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass97,462 miles (+2,383)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,462 miles
- Test number
- 197784052270
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre exhaust slight leak
Pass95,079 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 95,079 miles
- Test number
- 686627551257
- NoteCentre exhaust slight leak
- NoteFront indactors lens slight condensation
Fail95,079 miles (+5,527)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,079 miles
- Test number
- 706756851256
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust slight leak
- NoteFront indactors lens slight condensation
Pass89,552 miles (+2,125)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 89,552 miles
- Test number
- 793279950221
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll suspension components has slight corrosion
Pass87,427 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 87,427 miles
- Test number
- 400705549273
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass86,119 miles (+537)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 86,119 miles
- Test number
- 102611248287
- NoteOil leak
Pass85,582 miles (+1,803)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 85,582 miles
- Test number
- 844290507238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 83,779 miles
- Test number
- 791852796154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 JCJ
- Does L7 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JCJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 JCJ?
- The MOT on L7 JCJ is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 JCJ done?
- L7 JCJ was recorded at 116,666 km at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 877 km a year.
- Has L7 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 JCJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2011.
- Has the mileage on L7 JCJ 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 L7 JCJ find?
- L7 JCJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive from engine; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes slightly perished.
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