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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P751 BLJMOT history

P751 BLJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 44,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

P751 BLJ black 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
44,269 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P751 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P751 BLJ was last recorded at 44,269 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2017: 25,202 miles, lower than 34,205 miles on 30 Apr 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
44,258 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,269 miles
  • 2025 – 43,605 miles
  • 2024 – 42,990 miles
  • 2023 – 42,355 miles
  • 2022 – 41,674 miles
  • 2021 – 41,015 miles
  • 2020 – 40,032 miles
  • 2019 – 38,662 miles
  • 2018 – 36,454 miles
  • 2017 – 33,205 miles
  • 2016 – 34,205 miles
  • 2015 – 33,439 miles
  • 2014 – 32,571 miles
  • 2013 – 31,640 miles
  • 2012 – 30,843 miles
  • 2011 – 30,415 miles
  • 2010 – 30,108 miles
  • 2009 – 29,267 miles
  • 2008 – 27,754 miles
  • 2007 – 25,906 miles
  • 2006 – 24,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis ( wheel arch inner flitch area ) weak in places due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch inner flitches ( chassis rail ) weak in places due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle standing for long periods of inactive use , surface corrosion on discs etc , low brake performances due to thisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure ( suspension arms Chassis etc ) surface corrosion and signs of bubbling under the underseal weakness also detectedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,269 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    44,269 miles
    Test number
    623444526381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis ( wheel arch inner flitch area ) weak in places due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch inner flitches ( chassis rail ) weak in places due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle standing for long periods of inactive use , surface corrosion on discs etc , low brake performances due to this
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure ( suspension arms Chassis etc ) surface corrosion and signs of bubbling under the underseal weakness also detected

  2. Fail44,258 miles (+653)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    575066817047
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis ( wheel arch inner flitch area ) weak in places due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch inner flitches ( chassis rail ) weak in places due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle standing for long periods of inactive use , surface corrosion on discs etc , low brake performances due to this
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure ( suspension arms Chassis etc ) surface corrosion and signs of bubbling under the underseal weakness also detected

  3. Pass43,605 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,605 miles
    Test number
    633213867520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,990 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,990 miles
    Test number
    331163991952
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion /rust on suspension and steering components due to age, surface corrosion on all suspension arms , mounting points etc inspection showed no weak places or areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,355 miles (+681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,355 miles
    Test number
    522549079184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of o/s outer sill rear
    • AdvisoryFront wing stabilizer rods and stays corroded weak due to corrosion

  6. Pass41,674 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    780388181002
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and sill to floors are weak due to corrosion n/s and o/s small corrosion hole in o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,015 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    864529159760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,032 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    943658260180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,662 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    344199590556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,536 miles (+2,082)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,536 miles
    Test number
    482807458196
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,454 miles (+3,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    440179478574
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes and vehicle not used daily rust and corrosion building up on discs and caliper stiff to operate (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rusty and corroded needs brake service (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass33,205 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    909805959211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,202 miles (-9,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    765559993956
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass34,205 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    545277835820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    149582925113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,439 miles (+868)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    629112725151
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testShock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Pass32,571 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,571 miles
    Test number
    656292124113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,640 miles
    Test number
    376422023168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,640 miles (+797)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,640 miles
    Test number
    766662923133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass30,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    238923322167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,843 miles (+428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    578703822181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass30,415 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    695863721133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass30,108 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    161101520173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,267 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    592152029100
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass27,754 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,754 miles
    Test number
    892213928109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    224182827404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,906 miles (+1,869)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    320708717142
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  28. Pass24,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,037 miles
    Test number
    741993126101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,037 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,037 miles
    Test number
    633619916110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P751 BLJ

Does P751 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P751 BLJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P751 BLJ?
The MOT on P751 BLJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P751 BLJ done?
P751 BLJ was recorded at 44,269 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 998 miles a year.
Has P751 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P751 BLJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on P751 BLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P751 BLJ find?
P751 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis ( wheel arch inner flitch area ) weak in places due to corrosion; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear wheel arches sill ends and outer sill , weak due to corrosion, and 3 more.

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