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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.

J8 VSE green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass154,178 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,178 miles
    Test number
    565114902124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,908 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,908 miles
    Test number
    118633532507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,588 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,588 miles
    Test number
    335075519675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,405 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,405 miles
    Test number
    604500716168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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%!)
  16. 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%!)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass138,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,880 miles
    Test number
    307076452262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass133,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    133,623 miles
    Test number
    543469240234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass130,491 km (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    130,491 km
    Test number
    310585949280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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
  25. Pass127,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    233774737267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. 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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