
Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
J8 VSEMOT history
J8 VSE is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,178 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 154,178 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VSE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 21 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VSE was last recorded at 154,178 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,908 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 270 miles
- Average per year
- 1,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,178 miles
- 2025 – 153,908 miles
- 2024 – 153,588 miles
- 2023 – 153,405 miles
- 2022 – 153,131 miles
- 2021 – 153,005 miles
- 2017 – 148,213 miles
- 2016 – 146,820 miles
- 2015 – 145,789 miles
- 2013 – 141,371 miles
- 2012 – 138,880 miles
- 2011 – 136,288 miles
- 2010 – 133,623 miles
- 2007 – 127,376 miles
- 2005 – 121,530 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,178 miles (+270)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 154,178 miles
- Test number
- 565114902124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,908 miles (+320)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 153,908 miles
- Test number
- 118633532507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,588 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 153,588 miles
- Test number
- 335075519675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,405 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 153,405 miles
- Test number
- 604500716168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,131 miles3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 153,131 miles
- Test number
- 890159093257
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears lightly corroded from little use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside of car has corrosion
Fail153,131 miles (+126)2 repaired3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,131 miles
- Test number
- 701789780957
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing both not clearing screen as no blade left (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears lightly corroded from little use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside of car has corrosion
Pass153,005 miles2 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 153,005 miles
- Test number
- 513686471243
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shocks corroded.
Pass152,954 km (+1,088)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 152,954 km
- Test number
- 332592669135
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,866 km (+2,116)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 151,866 km
- Test number
- 356334932185
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass149,750 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 149,750 km
- Test number
- 451350419347
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,213 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 148,213 miles
- Test number
- 554809531464
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail148,110 km5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,110 km
- Test number
- 358955089431
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass146,820 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 146,820 miles
- Test number
- 611579758463
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail146,814 miles (+1,025)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,814 miles
- Test number
- 616224943324
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,789 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 145,789 miles
- Test number
- 410022478314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake efficiency is low (overall efficiency is only 50%!)
Fail145,789 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,789 miles
- Test number
- 510997907834
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (same part as suspension fail). (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryRear brake efficiency is low (overall efficiency is only 50%!)
Pass143,839 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 143,839 km
- Test number
- 368510164499
- AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass141,371 miles (+2,491)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 141,371 miles
- Test number
- 949764053278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 138,880 miles
- Test number
- 307076452262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,879 miles (+2,591)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,879 miles
- Test number
- 696916552290
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass136,288 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 136,288 miles
- Test number
- 475294161254
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass133,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 133,623 miles
- Test number
- 543469240234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,491 km (+2,541)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 130,491 km
- Test number
- 310585949280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,950 km7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 127,950 km
- Test number
- 231118848260
- AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteGeneral corrosion to under side of the car
Pass127,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 127,376 miles
- Test number
- 233774737267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,376 miles5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,376 miles
- Test number
- 340750437467
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Pass124,692 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 124,692 km
- Test number
- 184990116221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 121,530 miles
- Test number
- 344204125281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VSE
- Does J8 VSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VSE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VSE?
- The MOT on J8 VSE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 VSE done?
- J8 VSE was recorded at 154,178 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
- Has J8 VSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VSE has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 VSE 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 VSE find?
- J8 VSE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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