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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 998 cc

531 MBJMOT history

531 MBJ is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

531 MBJ red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,446 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
531 MBJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
24 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

531 MBJ was last recorded at 69,446 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,339 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,107 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,446 miles
  • 2024 – 68,339 miles
  • 2023 – 67,107 miles
  • 2022 – 65,967 miles
  • 2021 – 65,086 miles
  • 2020 – 64,080 miles
  • 2019 – 63,288 miles
  • 2018 – 62,274 miles
  • 2017 – 61,343 miles
  • 2016 – 60,580 miles
  • 2015 – 59,524 miles
  • 2014 – 57,659 miles
  • 2013 – 54,915 miles
  • 2012 – 52,392 miles
  • 2011 – 49,440 miles
  • 2010 – 46,335 miles
  • 2009 – 41,877 miles
  • 2008 – 38,043 miles
  • 2007 – 34,574 miles
  • 2006 – 31,091 miles
  • 2005 – 26,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Around auxiliary belt area.
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    211015181536
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Around auxiliary belt area.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail69,446 miles (+1,107)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    254112285374
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Around auxiliary belt area.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,339 miles (+1,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    165763412764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Stabiliser bar.

  4. Pass67,107 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    968175242541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,967 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,967 miles
    Test number
    884930416777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass65,086 miles (+1,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,086 miles
    Test number
    643388882019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass64,080 miles (+792)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,080 miles
    Test number
    806715588893
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass63,288 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    987602535920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass62,274 miles (+931)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    226570000925
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass61,343 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    615128084207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,580 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    528058683584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,524 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    355723490532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    955851334368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,659 miles (+2,744)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    495799524330
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass54,915 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    875232423363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,392 miles (+2,952)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    708301332331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in grease

  17. Pass49,440 miles (+3,105)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    748683931315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in grease

  18. Pass46,335 miles (+4,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,335 miles
    Test number
    580164330370
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f subframe prescribed area foot panel corroded

  19. Pass41,877 miles (+3,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    593712629349
    • NoteN/s/front panel corroded

  20. Pass38,043 miles (+3,469)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    140413828320
    • NoteN/s front panel corroding
    • NoteN/s washer jet intermitant

  21. Fail34,574 miles7 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    744101937316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFront panel has slight corrosion and o/s outer sill is starting to corrode

  22. Pass34,574 miles (+3,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    973811237382
    • NoteFront panel has slight corrosion and o/s outer sill is starting to corrode

  23. Pass31,091 miles (+4,873)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,091 miles
    Test number
    953834636340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront valance starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

  24. Pass26,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,218 miles
    Test number
    693181025377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 531 MBJ

What vehicle is registration 531 MBJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 531 MBJ on a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 24 Apr 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 531 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 531 MBJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 531 MBJ?
The MOT on 531 MBJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 531 MBJ done?
531 MBJ was recorded at 69,446 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has 531 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 531 MBJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 531 MBJ 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 531 MBJ find?
531 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak around auxiliary belt area.; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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