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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

J8 CNJMOT history

J8 CNJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

J8 CNJ silver 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,552 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CNJ was last recorded at 71,552 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,528 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,552 miles
  • 2025 – 67,547 miles
  • 2024 – 64,653 miles
  • 2023 – 62,217 miles
  • 2022 – 62,200 miles
  • 2021 – 59,673 miles
  • 2020 – 54,975 miles
  • 2019 – 51,227 miles
  • 2018 – 47,245 miles
  • 2017 – 43,189 miles
  • 2016 – 39,876 miles
  • 2015 – 37,804 miles
  • 2014 – 35,138 miles
  • 2013 – 32,264 miles
  • 2012 – 30,135 miles
  • 2011 – 25,883 miles
  • 2010 – 22,098 miles
  • 2009 – 18,564 miles
  • 2008 – 15,336 miles
  • 2007 – 12,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,552 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside wish bone and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,552 miles (+24)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    906203999672
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside wish bone and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail71,528 miles (+3,981)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,528 miles
    Test number
    382126854348
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside wish bone and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass67,547 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    889928012979
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside Corroded

  4. Fail67,547 miles (+2,894)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    912290007848
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside Corroded

  5. Pass64,653 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    751988849357
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,217 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    273105237583
    • 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))

  7. Fail62,216 miles (+16)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    838412284659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail62,200 miles (+2,527)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    417280606914
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,673 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    706024463273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail59,672 miles (+4,697)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    497684711203
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass54,975 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    785873358653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail54,975 miles (+3,748)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    880573048032
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Touching tyre in right hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass51,227 miles (+3,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    373735661980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass47,245 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    970723364313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass45,747 miles (+2,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    117426781063
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,189 miles (+3,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    599201532996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    627917135249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail39,876 miles (+2,072)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    152063867233
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/anti roll bar mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass37,804 miles (+2,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,804 miles
    Test number
    108584615095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass35,138 miles (+2,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    218600024052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass32,264 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,264 miles
    Test number
    988511423027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,135 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    807190322022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,883 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,883 miles
    Test number
    265091911073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,098 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,098 miles
    Test number
    831249010062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,564 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,564 miles
    Test number
    972310629007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,336 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,336 miles
    Test number
    654829508021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,986 miles
    Test number
    151523627099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CNJ

Does J8 CNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CNJ is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CNJ?
The MOT on J8 CNJ is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CNJ done?
J8 CNJ was recorded at 71,552 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,017 miles a year.
Has J8 CNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CNJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 CNJ 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 J8 CNJ find?
J8 CNJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear upper vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside wish bone and lower.

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