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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T120 JELMOT history

T120 JEL is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,940 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 JEL was last recorded at 48,940 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 4,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,465 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,475 miles
Average per year
1,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,940 miles
  • 2024 – 44,465 miles
  • 2023 – 40,096 miles
  • 2022 – 38,442 miles
  • 2021 – 38,341 miles
  • 2020 – 38,201 miles
  • 2019 – 38,068 miles
  • 2018 – 37,893 miles
  • 2017 – 37,749 miles
  • 2016 – 37,351 miles
  • 2015 – 36,955 miles
  • 2014 – 35,512 miles
  • 2013 – 33,500 miles
  • 2012 – 32,851 miles
  • 2011 – 30,982 miles
  • 2010 – 30,547 miles
  • 2009 – 29,505 miles
  • 2008 – 27,770 miles
  • 2007 – 27,094 miles
  • 2006 – 24,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,940 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,940 miles
    Test number
    964241219167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass44,465 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    537902229834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail44,465 miles (+4,369)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,465 miles
    Test number
    144072838540
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass40,096 miles (+1,654)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    291475725372
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass38,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,442 miles
    Test number
    538245791635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED AND 15+ YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail38,442 miles (+101)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,442 miles
    Test number
    419937384332
    • DangerousBOTH FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT SPLITPINS MISSING
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED AND 15+ YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,341 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,341 miles
    Test number
    964773026965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,201 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    798614849949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,068 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    270433336393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,034 miles (+141)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,034 miles
    Test number
    704819181162
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass37,893 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    735268259144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,749 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    457103790518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,351 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    874751658759
    • AdvisorySlight n/s/f brake bind.

  14. Fail37,342 miles (+387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    260405547346
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass36,955 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    159295515149
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pipes greased
    • NoteFront brakes slightly sticking

  16. Fail36,955 miles (+1,443)1 dangerous7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    275545415493
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSR hand brake no efficiency
    • NoteFront brake pipes greased
    • NoteFront brakes slightly sticking

  17. Pass35,512 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    389017684075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,500 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    309646583028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,851 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,851 miles
    Test number
    936308262014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,982 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,982 miles
    Test number
    349845381014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,547 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,547 miles
    Test number
    400624260028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,505 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    374026179034
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  23. Pass29,505 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    803796979091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,770 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    260823278084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,094 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,094 miles
    Test number
    793229557063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    243169356018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 JEL

Does T120 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 JEL is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T120 JEL?
The MOT on T120 JEL is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 JEL done?
T120 JEL was recorded at 48,940 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 1,236 miles a year.
Has T120 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 JEL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T120 JEL 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 T120 JEL find?
T120 JEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened.

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