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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

B2 JENMOT history

B2 JEN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 29,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

B2 JEN blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,345 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B2 JEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B2 JEN was last recorded at 29,345 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,135 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,345 miles
  • 2025 – 29,135 miles
  • 2024 – 29,085 miles
  • 2023 – 29,011 miles
  • 2022 – 28,706 miles
  • 2021 – 28,339 miles
  • 2020 – 27,992 miles
  • 2019 – 27,205 miles
  • 2018 – 26,506 miles
  • 2017 – 25,701 miles
  • 2016 – 24,757 miles
  • 2015 – 23,913 miles
  • 2014 – 23,063 miles
  • 2013 – 22,067 miles
  • 2012 – 21,706 miles
  • 2011 – 19,809 miles
  • 2010 – 18,680 miles
  • 2009 – 17,691 miles
  • 2008 – 16,421 miles
  • 2007 – 15,056 miles
  • 2006 – 13,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,345 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side + all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side +all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • All under-neath has corrosion on ( arms / shocks / coil spring / links / sub-frames )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,345 miles (+210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    984118784275
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side + all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side +all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass29,135 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    29,135 miles
    Test number
    465619672334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on ( arms / shocks / coil spring / links / sub-frames )
  3. Pass29,085 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    114616821549
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on ( arms / shocks / coil spring / links / sub-frames )
  4. Pass29,011 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    274705480452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,706 miles (+367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    548664426090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass28,339 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    434068656020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass27,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    437943558279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,991 miles (+786)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    783660879048
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  9. Pass27,205 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    239688128014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,506 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    949791302985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,701 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    462953179068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,757 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,757 miles
    Test number
    636500239231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass23,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    989802865045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,911 miles (+848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,911 miles
    Test number
    368022265086
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass23,063 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    147744684454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,067 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,067 miles
    Test number
    308871273047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,706 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    235791182095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,809 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    655572961044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,680 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,680 miles
    Test number
    993278960065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,691 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,691 miles
    Test number
    321684389002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,421 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,421 miles
    Test number
    603666788099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,056 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,056 miles
    Test number
    202080987075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,669 miles
    Test number
    702211086012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B2 JEN

Does B2 JEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B2 JEN is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on B2 JEN?
The MOT on B2 JEN is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B2 JEN done?
B2 JEN was recorded at 29,345 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 784 miles a year.
Has B2 JEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B2 JEN has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on B2 JEN 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 B2 JEN find?
B2 JEN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side + all component; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side +all component.

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