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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S770 RWJMOT history

S770 RWJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

S770 RWJ blue 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 26 Jun 2024
Mileage
175,703 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 RWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 RWJ was last recorded at 175,703 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,648 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,703 miles
  • 2022 – 173,008 miles
  • 2021 – 170,976 miles
  • 2020 – 166,111 miles
  • 2017 – 164,700 miles
  • 2016 – 163,877 miles
  • 2015 – 162,433 miles
  • 2013 – 158,724 miles
  • 2012 – 155,831 miles
  • 2011 – 151,687 miles
  • 2010 – 148,736 miles
  • 2009 – 145,401 miles
  • 2008 – 140,014 miles
  • 2007 – 135,219 miles
  • 2006 – 129,869 miles
  • 2005 – 125,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,703 miles
  • AdvisoryA lot of corrosion to front & rear suspension components & front & rear subframesRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine oil added before test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,703 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    175,703 miles
    Test number
    128600734575
    • AdvisoryA lot of corrosion to front & rear suspension components & front & rear subframes

  2. Fail175,648 miles (+2,640)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,648 miles
    Test number
    368704199858
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed co2 at fast idle out of range test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA lot of corrosion to front & rear suspension components & front & rear subframes

  3. Pass173,008 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,008 miles
    Test number
    783873261760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,999 miles (+2,023)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,999 miles
    Test number
    147150805294
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass170,976 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,976 miles
    Test number
    254300446101
    • AdvisoryEngine oil added before test
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper linkage badly worn
    • AdvisoryLower All underside heavily corroded or covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail170,976 miles (+46)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,976 miles
    Test number
    419449090657
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil added before test
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper linkage badly worn
    • AdvisoryLower All underside heavily corroded or covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail170,930 miles (+4,819)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,930 miles
    Test number
    623242806063
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch,inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing wrong (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms, subframes, floors corroded and covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,111 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,111 miles
    Test number
    918328582295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge and walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroding

  9. Fail166,101 miles (+1,401)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,101 miles
    Test number
    967611965965
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge and walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroding

  10. Pass164,700 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    164,700 miles
    Test number
    161513075094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass163,877 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,877 miles
    Test number
    634239640636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,433 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,433 miles
    Test number
    848791285174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    158,724 miles
    Test number
    206982623314
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Fail158,724 miles (+2,893)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,724 miles
    Test number
    588109413337
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass155,831 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    155,831 miles
    Test number
    127327492205
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail155,830 miles (+4,143)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,830 miles
    Test number
    608486392299
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass151,687 miles (+2,951)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,687 miles
    Test number
    437352021423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteCorrosion on offside rear wheel arch

  18. Pass148,736 miles (+3,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    148,736 miles
    Test number
    500629810344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass145,401 miles (+5,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    145,401 miles
    Test number
    872128309398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass140,014 miles (+4,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    172214208359
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass135,219 miles (+5,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    813498417317
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass129,869 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    914254126387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass125,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    125,411 miles
    Test number
    753026625358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    603886225336
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S770 RWJ

Does S770 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S770 RWJ expired on 26 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S770 RWJ?
The MOT on S770 RWJ expired on 26 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S770 RWJ done?
S770 RWJ was recorded at 175,703 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has S770 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 RWJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S770 RWJ 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 S770 RWJ find?
S770 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: a lot of corrosion to front & rear suspension components & front & rear subframes.

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