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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X447 JKJMOT history

X447 JKJ is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 70,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

X447 JKJ 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 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
70,489 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X447 JKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X447 JKJ was last recorded at 70,489 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,489 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,489 miles
  • 2024 – 69,528 miles
  • 2023 – 68,511 miles
  • 2022 – 67,592 miles
  • 2021 – 65,714 miles
  • 2020 – 64,670 miles
  • 2019 – 63,963 miles
  • 2018 – 62,426 miles
  • 2017 – 60,547 miles
  • 2016 – 58,366 miles
  • 2015 – 55,919 miles
  • 2014 – 53,260 miles
  • 2013 – 50,649 miles
  • 2012 – 48,009 miles
  • 2011 – 45,590 miles
  • 2010 – 42,351 miles
  • 2009 – 37,658 miles
  • 2008 – 31,688 miles
  • 2007 – 26,182 miles
  • 2006 – 20,345 miles
  • 2005 – 15,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,489 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2018

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,489 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,489 miles
    Test number
    442028616988
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail70,489 miles (+961)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,489 miles
    Test number
    108887853123
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,528 miles (+1,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    431741703996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass68,511 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    338037328074
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail68,497 miles (+905)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,497 miles
    Test number
    548857226142
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass67,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    553904025487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail67,592 miles (+1,878)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    175648938245
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass65,714 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    213875135900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail65,713 miles (+1,043)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    811481803352
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass64,670 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    744535342621
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail64,668 miles (+705)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    546483022770
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass63,963 miles (+1,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    146070687731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,426 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    658189081334
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass60,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    148601705176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,547 miles (+2,181)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    590066363510
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass58,366 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    493660376165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs in poor condition

  17. Pass55,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    506305998685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail55,919 miles (+2,659)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    237867952186
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,260 miles (+2,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    106188164250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass50,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    865353873260
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail50,649 miles (+2,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    105113373262
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,009 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    986967852208
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass45,590 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    498993961257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass42,351 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,351 miles
    Test number
    253620850276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass37,658 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,658 miles
    Test number
    974087759248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass31,688 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    642777868241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,182 miles (+5,837)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    613981067263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres have started to perish

  28. Pass20,345 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,345 miles
    Test number
    923415456298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    101018945229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X447 JKJ

Does X447 JKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X447 JKJ expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X447 JKJ?
The MOT on X447 JKJ expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X447 JKJ done?
X447 JKJ was recorded at 70,489 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,746 miles a year.
Has X447 JKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X447 JKJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X447 JKJ 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 X447 JKJ find?
X447 JKJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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