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Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,990 cc

S74 VWJMOT history

S74 VWJ is a grey petrol Mazda first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
194,804 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 VWJ was last recorded at 194,804 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,803 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,804 miles
  • 2024 – 185,612 miles
  • 2023 – 170,224 miles
  • 2022 – 156,495 miles
  • 2021 – 146,154 miles
  • 2020 – 135,131 miles
  • 2019 – 128,996 miles
  • 2018 – 122,273 miles
  • 2017 – 115,098 miles
  • 2016 – 106,731 miles
  • 2015 – 95,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,804 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,804 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    194,804 miles
    Test number
    107726749067
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,803 miles (+9,191)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,803 miles
    Test number
    299528725524
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,612 miles
    Test number
    778470875731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail185,612 miles (+15,388)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,612 miles
    Test number
    511624111637
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass170,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,224 miles
    Test number
    578946794957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,223 miles (+13,728)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,223 miles
    Test number
    474298387558
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass156,495 miles (+10,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,495 miles
    Test number
    457119206663
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp dim

  8. Pass146,154 miles (+11,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    199942049021
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    410599047335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre very slight cut outer wall

  10. Fail135,131 miles (+6,135)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    492021389060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre very slight cut outer wall

  11. Pass128,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    796199034879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,996 miles (+6,723)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,996 miles
    Test number
    419499880749
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

  13. Pass122,273 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,273 miles
    Test number
    498915206202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,098 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,098 miles
    Test number
    493224131168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,731 miles (+11,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    381003687527
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass95,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    359169845002
    • NoteNsr and osr tyres starting to crack

  17. Pass87,722 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,722 km
    Test number
    139482864081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S74 VWJ

Does S74 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S74 VWJ expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S74 VWJ?
The MOT on S74 VWJ expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S74 VWJ done?
S74 VWJ was recorded at 194,804 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 9,891 miles a year.
Has S74 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 VWJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S74 VWJ 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 S74 VWJ find?
S74 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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