Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R770 LCDMOT history

R770 LCD is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

R770 LCD yellow Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
142,704 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for R770 LCD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R770 LCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 LCD was last recorded at 142,704 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,697 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,704 miles
  • 2020 – 141,326 miles
  • 2019 – 141,256 miles
  • 2017 – 137,918 miles
  • 2016 – 135,918 miles
  • 2014 – 131,373 miles
  • 2013 – 129,108 miles
  • 2012 – 120,641 miles
  • 2011 – 112,768 miles
  • 2010 – 104,587 miles
  • 2009 – 101,001 miles
  • 2008 – 97,021 miles
  • 2007 – 92,611 miles
  • 2006 – 90,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,704 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,704 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,704 miles
    Test number
    587374829942
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,697 miles (+1,371)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,697 miles
    Test number
    970960781760
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,326 miles
    Test number
    722609501668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,325 miles (+69)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,325 miles
    Test number
    773563258314
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,256 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,256 miles
    Test number
    232443425263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,208 miles (+3,290)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    487251194030
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate missing REGISTRATION PLATE MISSING FRONT (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

  7. Pass137,918 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,918 miles
    Test number
    512126047293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,918 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,918 miles
    Test number
    966624138913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,917 miles (+4,544)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    701908225660
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass131,373 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,373 miles
    Test number
    966477444214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    619081043208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,108 miles (+8,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    787104233243
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass120,641 miles (+7,873)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,641 miles
    Test number
    106124232241
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass112,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    188795641267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,768 miles (+8,181)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    848875341277
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass104,587 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    330624820415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,001 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    381580539477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,021 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,021 miles
    Test number
    512187648217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass97,021 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,021 miles
    Test number
    820517948246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    232056137203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail92,611 miles (+2,572)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    341166137422
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass90,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    814187926242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,039 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    590057626257
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R770 LCD

Does R770 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R770 LCD expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R770 LCD?
The MOT on R770 LCD expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R770 LCD done?
R770 LCD was recorded at 142,704 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has R770 LCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 LCD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on R770 LCD 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 R770 LCD find?
R770 LCD passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

Related registrations

Browse all R770 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.