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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

V685 JCYMOT history

V685 JCY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

V685 JCY green 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 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
113,626 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 JCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 JCY was last recorded at 113,626 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2025: 113,604 miles, lower than 138,026 miles on 13 Jun 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,604 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,626 miles
  • 2024 – 129,508 miles
  • 2017 – 129,453 miles
  • 2016 – 128,825 miles
  • 2015 – 125,216 miles
  • 2014 – 119,290 miles
  • 2013 – 112,067 miles
  • 2012 – 102,216 miles
  • 2011 – 94,237 miles
  • 2010 – 88,286 miles
  • 2009 – 78,019 miles
  • 2008 – 72,040 miles
  • 2007 – 68,015 miles
  • 2006 – 59,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,626 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    922600245529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail113,604 miles (-24,422)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,604 miles
    Test number
    845141678998
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail138,026 miles (+8,518)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    825450045483
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass129,508 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    430262484878
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail129,475 miles (+22)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,475 miles
    Test number
    811397756384
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass129,453 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,453 miles
    Test number
    361300602274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail129,428 miles (+603)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,428 miles
    Test number
    961936838625
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySome underside components are corroded
    • AdvisorySome underside components are covered unable ti inspect

  8. Pass128,825 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,825 miles
    Test number
    625744889865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Fail128,807 miles (+3,591)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    903045113039
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass125,216 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,216 miles
    Test number
    258496125187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,193 miles (+77)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,193 miles
    Test number
    889512815155
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder body chassis and components very rusty

  12. Fail125,116 miles (+5,826)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,116 miles
    Test number
    489997405108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRusted steering and suspension components

  13. Pass119,290 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    276913914440
    • NoteRepairs & weakness to nearside front & offside front chassis rails adjacent to suspension components.
    • NoteRusted steering & suspension components.

  14. Fail119,290 miles (+7,223)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    585852214189
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRepairs & weakness to nearside front & offside front chassis rails adjacent to suspension components.
    • NoteRusted steering & suspension components.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake pipes.

  15. Pass112,067 miles (+255)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,067 miles
    Test number
    758023913178
    • NoteSome corrosion to nearside front chassis
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSome scatches to windscreen

  16. Fail111,812 miles (+9,596)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,812 miles
    Test number
    569715393000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteScratches on screen
    • NoteStart of corrosion to nearside front chassis

  17. Pass102,216 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    838130112140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle undersealed unable to inspect fully
    • NoteOffside front wiper smearing screen
    • NotePossible coolant leak from radiator or spillage

  18. Fail102,207 miles (+7,970)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,207 miles
    Test number
    235188602124
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake pivot on caliper not fully returned
    • NoteVehicle undersealed unable to inspect fully
    • NoteOffside front wiper smearing screen
    • NotePossible coolant leak from radiator or spillage

  19. Pass94,237 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    845651591033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,286 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,286 miles
    Test number
    123861290400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,019 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    231203889039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,040 miles (+3)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    732135208184
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteThe rear discs surfaces are slightly corroded
    • NoteThere is corrosion throughout the floorpan
    • NoteThere is slight corrosion in the front and rear subframes and the suspension arms

  23. Fail72,037 miles (+160)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    471372108164
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteThe rear discs surfaces are slightly corroded
    • NoteThere is corrosion throughout the floorpan
    • NoteThere is slight corrosion in the front and rear subframes and the suspension arms

  24. Fail71,877 miles (+3,862)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    540200088087
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass68,015 miles (+8,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,015 miles
    Test number
    452014377043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,779 miles
    Test number
    780352986091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 JCY

Does V685 JCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 JCY expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 JCY?
The MOT on V685 JCY expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 JCY done?
V685 JCY was recorded at 113,626 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has V685 JCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 JCY has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V685 JCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V685 JCY find?
V685 JCY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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