MAZDA MX-5 J74LBC has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,580 miles 3 months ago on Friday 27th March 2026 at 15:30.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

J74LBC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 202795,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED27TH MARCH 202695,579 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202527TH MARCH 202690,366 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202427TH MARCH 202581,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH MARCH 202481,406 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202327TH MARCH 202471,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202221ST MARCH 202362,680 MI
FAILED22ND MARCH 202262,680 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 20211ST MARCH 202256,620 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20201ST MARCH 202151,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20191ST MARCH 202042,882 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20181ST MARCH 201934,509 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201832,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 201732,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201729,640 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Number Plate Cracked
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201627,055 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20141ST MARCH 201524,430 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 20131ST MARCH 201421,448 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20121ST MARCH 201317,479 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201213,252 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J74LBC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

J74LBC MOT Comments

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J74LBC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,580 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,310 miles

J74LBC FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration J74LBC was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 95,580 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 5,310 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J74LBC has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 20 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does J74LBC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 7th July 2026 J74LBC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J74LBC Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 7th July 2026 J74LBC does have Tax. Read more

When does J74LBC Tax expire?

The current Tax for J74LBC will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J74LBC MOT expire?

The current MOT for J74LBC will expire in 9 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did J74LBC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J74LBC was on Friday 27th March 2026 at 15:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J74LBC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for J74LBC we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J74LBC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for J74LBC we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J74LBC?

J74LBC is registered as a 2008 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has J74LBC done?

The odometer reading for J74LBC at the last MOT in March 2026 was 95,580 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,310 miles per year. Read more

How old is J74LBC?

The vehicle J74LBC was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2008. Read more

What colour is J74LBC?

The official colour of J74LBC is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does J74LBC have?

J74LBC has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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