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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T771 JFCMOT history

T771 JFC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,295 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T771 JFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T771 JFC was last recorded at 159,295 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,053 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,295 miles
  • 2025 – 159,053 miles
  • 2024 – 157,646 miles
  • 2023 – 154,360 miles
  • 2022 – 154,340 miles
  • 2021 – 151,704 miles
  • 2020 – 147,799 miles
  • 2016 – 146,246 miles
  • 2015 – 140,719 miles
  • 2014 – 128,510 miles
  • 2013 – 112,938 miles
  • 2012 – 96,628 miles
  • 2011 – 88,066 miles
  • 2010 – 79,572 miles
  • 2009 – 70,312 miles
  • 2008 – 66,193 miles
  • 2007 – 63,648 miles
  • 2006 – 57,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,295 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,295 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,295 miles
    Test number
    954860644707
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,053 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,053 miles
    Test number
    423197909046
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,051 miles (+1,405)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,051 miles
    Test number
    346672220231
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill holed and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,646 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,646 miles
    Test number
    274047771993
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,644 miles (+7)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,644 miles
    Test number
    111690184313
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,637 miles (+3,277)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,637 miles
    Test number
    386123769528
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.082 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.80 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass154,360 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,360 miles
    Test number
    683419534108
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded in places.

  8. Fail154,340 miles (+2,636)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,340 miles
    Test number
    487583078923
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  9. Pass151,704 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    887259630259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail151,700 miles (+3,901)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,700 miles
    Test number
    108040567988
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,799 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,799 miles
    Test number
    333102311496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail147,707 miles (+1,461)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,707 miles
    Test number
    230445507266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine

  13. Pass146,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    595082772892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail146,240 miles (+5,521)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,240 miles
    Test number
    349650997071
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass140,719 miles (+12,209)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,719 miles
    Test number
    379473275139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass128,510 miles (+15,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    697125874173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass112,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,938 miles
    Test number
    876372173118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,938 miles (+16,310)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,938 miles
    Test number
    976221973150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass96,628 miles (+8,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    905133662148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass88,066 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    686578571171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,060 miles (+8,488)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    106192971101
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass79,572 miles (+9,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    732905150194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass70,312 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    302871769133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,193 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    683729468188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,191 miles (+2,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    430518768105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  26. Pass63,648 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    312549777122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,643 miles (+6,202)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    511817477195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass57,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,441 miles
    Test number
    100867246165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T771 JFC

Does T771 JFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T771 JFC is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T771 JFC?
The MOT on T771 JFC is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T771 JFC done?
T771 JFC was recorded at 159,295 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has T771 JFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T771 JFC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T771 JFC 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 T771 JFC find?
T771 JFC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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