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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

J9 ERHMOT history

J9 ERH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

J9 ERH 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,776 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ERH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ERH was last recorded at 135,776 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2007: 12,039 miles, lower than 13,850 miles on 16 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,570 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,206 miles
Average per year
6,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,776 miles
  • 2025 – 133,570 miles
  • 2024 – 132,770 miles
  • 2023 – 130,900 miles
  • 2022 – 130,012 miles
  • 2021 – 128,507 miles
  • 2020 – 127,284 miles
  • 2018 – 127,225 miles
  • 2017 – 122,263 miles
  • 2016 – 109,784 miles
  • 2015 – 96,063 miles
  • 2014 – 81,497 miles
  • 2013 – 65,048 miles
  • 2012 – 53,220 miles
  • 2011 – 32,799 miles
  • 2010 – 18,934 miles
  • 2009 – 17,398 miles
  • 2008 – 15,959 miles
  • 2007 – 12,039 miles
  • 2006 – 13,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,776 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,776 miles (+2,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,776 miles
    Test number
    777561754935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed.

  2. Pass133,570 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,570 miles
    Test number
    819779514265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,568 miles (+798)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,568 miles
    Test number
    604920119192
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass132,770 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    681586952640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,900 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,900 miles
    Test number
    212827432881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,012 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    143747341354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,507 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,507 miles
    Test number
    449033853737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,284 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,284 miles
    Test number
    895717829303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,225 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    326570816752
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail127,225 miles (+4,962)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    263179717432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass122,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,263 miles
    Test number
    270460746015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail122,263 miles (+12,479)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,263 miles
    Test number
    475739450749
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass109,784 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    813164060980
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Boarder line pass (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  14. Fail109,784 miles (+13,721)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    242572939904
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Boarder line pass (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  15. Pass96,063 miles (+14,566)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    449164565006
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass81,497 miles (+16,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    708880484090
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,048 miles (+11,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    987233463041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    795963272044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,220 miles (+20,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    157133472025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass32,799 miles (+13,865)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,799 miles
    Test number
    156026571434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,934 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,934 miles
    Test number
    243958660021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,398 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,398 miles
    Test number
    134353069035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,959 miles (+3,920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,959 miles
    Test number
    881883078029
    • NoteSlight corrosion front discs

  24. Pass12,039 miles (-1,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,039 miles
    Test number
    514823977095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,850 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,850 miles
    Test number
    541805076006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  26. Pass13,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,850 miles
    Test number
    873645976054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 ERH

Does J9 ERH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ERH is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ERH?
The MOT on J9 ERH is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ERH done?
J9 ERH was recorded at 135,776 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,071 miles a year.
Has J9 ERH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ERH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 ERH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 ERH find?
J9 ERH passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside undersealed..

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