Mazda MX-6
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,497 cc
P778 SWCMOT history
P778 SWC is a green petrol Mazda MX-6 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 122,730 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P778 SWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-6
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P778 SWC was last recorded at 122,730 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 122,730 miles · 24 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,730 miles
- 2024 – 122,193 miles
- 2023 – 118,206 miles
- 2021 – 117,924 miles
- 2020 – 117,208 miles
- 2019 – 116,918 miles
- 2018 – 116,742 miles
- 2017 – 115,440 miles
- 2016 – 113,883 miles
- 2014 – 112,091 miles
- 2013 – 112,091 miles
- 2011 – 112,060 miles
- 2010 – 105,267 miles
- 2009 – 96,261 miles
- 2008 – 89,573 miles
- 2007 – 76,944 miles
- 2006 – 62,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,730 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Arms and subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Service brake binding but not excessively all four brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,730 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 122,730 miles
- Test number
- 250945000346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Arms and subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail122,730 miles (+537)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,730 miles
- Test number
- 339643096621
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Arms and subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,193 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 122,193 miles
- Test number
- 145224402769
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,178 miles (+3,972)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,178 miles
- Test number
- 571663618104
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,206 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 118,206 miles
- Test number
- 622832807622
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Fail118,201 miles (+277)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,201 miles
- Test number
- 764850954325
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Pass117,924 miles (+716)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,924 miles
- Test number
- 505114737126
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass117,208 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,208 miles
- Test number
- 590700342165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,918 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 116,918 miles
- Test number
- 282607311529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,742 miles (+1,302)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,742 miles
- Test number
- 834014946506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,440 miles (+1,557)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,440 miles
- Test number
- 101753217595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 113,883 miles
- Test number
- 150966675409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,883 miles (+1,792)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,883 miles
- Test number
- 952407549979
- DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Pass112,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 112,091 miles
- Test number
- 836043554327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,091 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 112,091 miles
- Test number
- 845360873138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,060 miles (+6,793)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 112,060 miles
- Test number
- 136829811469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,267 miles (+9,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 105,267 miles
- Test number
- 354525620088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,261 miles (+6,688)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 96,261 miles
- Test number
- 862135219087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,573 miles (+12,629)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 89,573 miles
- Test number
- 540741428043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,944 miles (+14,221)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 76,944 miles
- Test number
- 611028717070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 62,723 miles
- Test number
- 380338816082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P778 SWC
- Does P778 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P778 SWC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P778 SWC?
- The MOT on P778 SWC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P778 SWC done?
- P778 SWC was recorded at 122,730 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
- Has P778 SWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P778 SWC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on P778 SWC 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 P778 SWC find?
- P778 SWC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating, and 1 more.
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