
Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc
L28 JEYMOT history
L28 JEY is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 87,828 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 JEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 JEY was last recorded at 87,828 miles on 30 Sept 2023, 9,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 77,859 miles · 28 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,969 miles
- Average per year
- 2,951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 87,828 miles
- 2022 – 77,859 miles
- 2021 – 77,189 miles
- 2020 – 73,756 miles
- 2019 – 72,564 miles
- 2018 – 69,727 miles
- 2017 – 66,390 miles
- 2016 – 65,154 miles
- 2015 – 63,528 miles
- 2014 – 61,560 miles
- 2012 – 59,391 miles
- 2011 – 57,165 miles
- 2010 – 53,578 miles
- 2009 – 51,113 miles
- 2008 – 44,023 miles
- 2007 – 40,124 miles
- 2006 – 35,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCar underneath covered in under seal
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,828 miles (+9,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 87,828 miles
- Test number
- 474195153124
- AdvisoryCar underneath covered in under seal
Pass77,859 miles (+670)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 77,859 miles
- Test number
- 598517619236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty
- AdvisoryOuter plastic sill covers fitted
Pass77,189 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 77,189 miles
- Test number
- 595425912354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
- AdvisoryN/s o/s outer plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Fail77,182 miles (+3,426)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,182 miles
- Test number
- 149045736375
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes coverd in rust
- AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f plastic cover sills fitted at time of test
Pass73,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 73,756 miles
- Test number
- 966705207378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,756 miles (+1,192)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,756 miles
- Test number
- 308218581888
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel light bind
Pass72,564 miles (+2,837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,564 miles
- Test number
- 657219637552
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass69,727 miles (+3,337)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 69,727 miles
- Test number
- 255529382144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass66,390 miles (+1,236)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,390 miles
- Test number
- 107151784532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,154 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 65,154 miles
- Test number
- 578509592459
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Pass63,528 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 63,528 miles
- Test number
- 299775565087
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteUndersideof vehicle corroded
Fail63,528 miles (+1,968)5 dangerous6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,528 miles
- Test number
- 697044265054
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteUndersideof vehicle corroded
Pass61,560 miles (+2,169)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,560 miles
- Test number
- 767376334019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,391 miles (+2,226)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 59,391 miles
- Test number
- 297450442320
- NoteRear disc slightly corroded
Pass57,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 57,165 miles
- Test number
- 877982731358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,163 miles (+3,585)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,163 miles
- Test number
- 216332231371
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,578 miles (+2,465)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 53,578 miles
- Test number
- 454407120403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,113 miles (+3,363)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,113 miles
- Test number
- 564908449308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,750 miles (+3,727)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 47,750 miles
- Test number
- 332218529007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,023 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 44,023 miles
- Test number
- 100290538000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,124 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 40,124 miles
- Test number
- 792869427073
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,679 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 35,679 miles
- Test number
- 431207726013
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L28 JEY
- Does L28 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L28 JEY expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L28 JEY?
- The MOT on L28 JEY expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L28 JEY done?
- L28 JEY was recorded at 87,828 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2023, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
- Has L28 JEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 JEY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on L28 JEY 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 L28 JEY find?
- L28 JEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: car underneath covered in under seal.
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