MAZDA MX-5 J7BWT has 27 MOTs

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This 2002 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 46,217 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 17:00.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Sunday 20th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

J7BWT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JUNE 202746,217 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - The Car Has Age Related Rust Beneath
PASSED21ST JUNE 202520TH JUNE 202645,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - The Car Has Age Related Rust Beneath
PASSED3RD JUNE 20247TH JUNE 202545,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED3RD JUNE 202445,143 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 20237TH JUNE 202443,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Disc Backplates Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH MAY 202343,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Disc Backplates Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. PRS - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Only Os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. PRS - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Handbrake Lever Too High (1.1.2 (a))
  8. PRS - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH MAY 20227TH JUNE 202340,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20217TH JUNE 202239,077 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 202031ST MAY 202138,466 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Whole Underside Of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill Light Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20196TH DECEMBER 202037,097 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 201829TH MAY 201935,565 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
FAILED8TH MAY 201835,565 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED30TH MAY 201729TH MAY 201835,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED30TH MAY 201735,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED6TH MAY 20167TH MAY 201733,420 MI
FAILED21ST APRIL 201633,420 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED8TH MAY 20157TH MAY 201631,724 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20145TH MAY 201530,206 MI
FAILED6TH MAY 201430,206 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201228TH FEBRUARY 201326,533 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201131ST JANUARY 201225,900 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20103RD MARCH 201125,605 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 201025,604 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 200830TH DECEMBER 200923,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200722ND NOVEMBER 200821,964 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Drivers Door And O/s/r Wheel Arch Scuffed
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20065TH FEBRUARY 200717,719 MI
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 200617,719 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J7BWT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

J7BWT MOT Comments

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J7BWT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 46,217 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,926 miles

J7BWT FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration J7BWT was manufactured on Friday 31st May 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 46,217 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 1,926 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J7BWT has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 37 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 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 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does J7BWT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 J7BWT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J7BWT Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 J7BWT does have Tax. Read more

When does J7BWT Tax expire?

The current Tax for J7BWT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 J7BWT MOT expire?

The current MOT for J7BWT will expire in 8 months on Sunday 20th June 2027. Read more

When did J7BWT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J7BWT was on Thursday 18th June 2026 at 17:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J7BWT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J7BWT we can see 19 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 J7BWT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J7BWT we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J7BWT?

J7BWT is registered as a 2002 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has J7BWT done?

The odometer reading for J7BWT at the last MOT in June 2026 was 46,217 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 1,926 miles per year. Read more

How old is J7BWT?

The vehicle J7BWT was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st May 2002. Read more

What colour is J7BWT?

The official colour of J7BWT is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does J7BWT have?

J7BWT has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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