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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P765 BLJMOT history

P765 BLJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

P765 BLJ black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
111,674 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P765 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
8 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P765 BLJ was last recorded at 111,674 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,661 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,674 miles
  • 2023 – 105,417 miles
  • 2022 – 100,084 miles
  • 2021 – 95,986 miles
  • 2020 – 91,520 miles
  • 2019 – 91,506 miles
  • 2018 – 87,423 miles
  • 2017 – 86,734 miles
  • 2016 – 84,247 miles
  • 2015 – 81,600 miles
  • 2014 – 79,608 miles
  • 2013 – 76,792 miles
  • 2012 – 73,893 miles
  • 2011 – 69,302 miles
  • 2010 – 65,226 miles
  • 2009 – 60,516 miles
  • 2008 – 55,365 miles
  • 2007 – 52,501 miles
  • 2006 – 50,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,674 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,674 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,674 miles
    Test number
    941189793465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,661 miles (+6,244)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,661 miles
    Test number
    206550339058
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,417 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    708983756674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,367 miles (+5,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    319727623592
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,084 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,084 miles
    Test number
    999930950249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,986 miles (+4,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    948353477028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,520 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,520 miles
    Test number
    281982111731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,506 miles (+4,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    155473083589
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,423 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    305227147210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,734 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    314013820233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,247 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    529995947111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,600 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    289900595104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,608 miles (+2,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    359809084134
    • Note0/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking (2002)

  14. Pass76,792 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    309210013485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,786 miles (+2,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    355696903277
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass73,893 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    405781482153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,302 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    308345391158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    652843590109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,226 miles (+4,710)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    554293690133
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass60,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    574128699193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,516 miles (+5,151)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    903737099175
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass55,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    132187508232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,364 miles (+2,863)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,364 miles
    Test number
    802626508241
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass52,501 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,501 miles
    Test number
    601677307247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    301438406454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P765 BLJ

Does P765 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P765 BLJ expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P765 BLJ?
The MOT on P765 BLJ expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P765 BLJ done?
P765 BLJ was recorded at 111,674 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 3,520 miles a year.
Has P765 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P765 BLJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on P765 BLJ 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 P765 BLJ find?
P765 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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