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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X772 JKLMOT history

X772 JKL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

X772 JKL red 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 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
158,529 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X772 JKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X772 JKL was last recorded at 158,529 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,525 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,529 miles
  • 2024 – 148,282 miles
  • 2023 – 138,989 miles
  • 2022 – 136,610 miles
  • 2021 – 134,856 miles
  • 2020 – 131,719 miles
  • 2019 – 123,559 miles
  • 2017 – 108,842 miles
  • 2016 – 103,913 miles
  • 2015 – 96,806 miles
  • 2014 – 89,144 miles
  • 2013 – 80,148 miles
  • 2012 – 69,706 miles
  • 2011 – 63,478 miles
  • 2010 – 56,320 miles
  • 2009 – 49,369 miles
  • 2008 – 46,173 miles
  • 2007 – 38,838 miles
  • 2006 – 29,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,529 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth almost split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Front number plate not vertical

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,529 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,529 miles
    Test number
    616919741413
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,525 miles (+10,243)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,525 miles
    Test number
    675454520165
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,282 miles4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    830066440809
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth almost split (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Front number plate not vertical
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal across axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail148,282 miles (+9,293)3 major1 repaired4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,282 miles
    Test number
    869324339764
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth almost split (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Front number plate not vertical
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal across axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,989 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,989 miles
    Test number
    410102288194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,610 miles
    Test number
    373912226605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,608 miles (+1,752)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,608 miles
    Test number
    214303094848
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass134,856 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    923247540310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,856 miles (+3,137)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    707146257344
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,719 miles (+8,160)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,719 miles
    Test number
    395938136449
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,559 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    808527535539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail123,558 miles (+14,716)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    937553895570
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass108,842 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    899733135532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,913 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,913 miles
    Test number
    714139084485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    102791729583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail96,806 miles (+7,662)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    859498560495
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    408383634216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,144 miles (+8,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    115502534275
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Fail80,148 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    339088143265
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass80,148 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    636148943280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    375359552091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail69,706 miles (+6,228)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    959079142082
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass63,478 miles (+7,158)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    945179741070
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc corroded

  24. Pass56,320 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    513025150033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,369 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,369 miles
    Test number
    964067559025
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear discs surfaces corroded

  26. Fail49,366 miles (+3,193)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    240496359015
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear discs surfaces corroded

  27. Pass46,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    874439458008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail46,172 miles (+7,334)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,172 miles
    Test number
    611209958047
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass38,838 miles (+9,378)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    982374257027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,460 miles
    Test number
    990870266021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X772 JKL

Does X772 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X772 JKL expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X772 JKL?
The MOT on X772 JKL expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X772 JKL done?
X772 JKL was recorded at 158,529 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 6,656 miles a year.
Has X772 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X772 JKL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X772 JKL 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 X772 JKL find?
X772 JKL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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