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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

J9 TCAMOT history

J9 TCA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

J9 TCA 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,203 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 TCA was last recorded at 136,203 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,835 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
1,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,203 miles
  • 2025 – 135,835 miles
  • 2024 – 135,349 miles
  • 2023 – 134,549 miles
  • 2022 – 134,386 miles
  • 2021 – 133,299 miles
  • 2020 – 132,978 miles
  • 2019 – 132,373 miles
  • 2018 – 129,907 miles
  • 2017 – 127,668 miles
  • 2016 – 127,085 miles
  • 2015 – 126,822 miles
  • 2014 – 125,728 miles
  • 2013 – 124,688 miles
  • 2012 – 123,790 miles
  • 2011 – 112,116 miles
  • 2009 – 116,975 miles
  • 2007 – 111,522 miles
  • 2006 – 105,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,203 miles (+368)6 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,203 miles
    Test number
    431398256980
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,835 miles (+486)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    554500075193
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F + O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorUpper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,349 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    920301250114
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail135,349 miles (+800)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    171917113371
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass134,549 miles (+163)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    417447666869
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,386 miles (+1,087)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,386 miles
    Test number
    607923190216
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass133,299 miles (+2)7 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,299 miles
    Test number
    895902513079
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail133,297 miles (+319)2 major6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    103167086378
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass132,978 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,978 miles
    Test number
    904120602930
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass132,373 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    902159335571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,907 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,907 miles
    Test number
    537469651930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,668 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,668 miles
    Test number
    835247857131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,085 miles
    Test number
    106085628620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,085 miles (+263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,085 miles
    Test number
    744237470286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass126,822 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    277722535121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,728 miles
    Test number
    508453834121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,728 miles (+1,040)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,728 miles
    Test number
    868193334113
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass124,688 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    505879423113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,790 miles (+11,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    258839232420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    856267911171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,116 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    929337111116
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  22. Pass119,544 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,544 km
    Test number
    872922510150
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted/ corroded

  23. Pass116,975 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    603252619194
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail116,975 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    141712519140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass113,282 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    113,282 km
    Test number
    273714718499
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass111,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    111,522 miles
    Test number
    442959347106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail111,522 miles (+6,394)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,522 miles
    Test number
    774609247176
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass105,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,128 miles
    Test number
    622642566018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail105,128 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,128 miles
    Test number
    530041766068
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY & PADS LOW

Questions about J9 TCA

Does J9 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TCA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 TCA?
The MOT on J9 TCA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 TCA done?
J9 TCA was recorded at 136,203 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,524 miles a year.
Has J9 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 TCA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 TCA 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 J9 TCA find?
J9 TCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 6 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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