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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T124 JELMOT history

T124 JEL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
155,999 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T124 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T124 JEL was last recorded at 155,999 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 11,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,704 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
11,295 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,999 miles
  • 2023 – 144,704 miles
  • 2022 – 141,101 miles
  • 2020 – 140,416 miles
  • 2016 – 139,147 miles
  • 2015 – 137,148 miles
  • 2014 – 135,079 miles
  • 2013 – 129,642 miles
  • 2012 – 119,081 miles
  • 2011 – 108,700 miles
  • 2010 – 96,724 miles
  • 2009 – 83,076 miles
  • 2008 – 71,941 miles
  • 2007 – 59,505 miles
  • 2006 – 47,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,999 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,999 miles (+11,295)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    230774403293
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,704 miles (+3,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,704 miles
    Test number
    243621301499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,101 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,101 miles
    Test number
    992603351998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,416 miles
    Test number
    928624036396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,416 miles (+1,269)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,416 miles
    Test number
    800618464854
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,147 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,147 miles
    Test number
    538345405230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

  7. Pass137,148 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,148 miles
    Test number
    876135395191
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail137,147 miles (+2,068)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,147 miles
    Test number
    378204785187
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass135,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    135,079 miles
    Test number
    336211584159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,079 miles (+5,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,079 miles
    Test number
    409220474136
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass129,642 miles (+5)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    416460993190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil below maximum level

  12. Fail129,637 miles (+10,556)8 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,637 miles
    Test number
    298514483459
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil below maximum level

  13. Pass119,081 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    846245672152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,077 miles (+10,377)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    466203572175
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,700 miles (+49)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    808905581154
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted

  16. Fail108,651 miles (+11,927)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,651 miles
    Test number
    716265271137
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted

  17. Pass96,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    774172880198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail96,724 miles (+13,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,724 miles
    Test number
    164942480176
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass83,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    952675779104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,076 miles (+11,135)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    373955979179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass71,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    990456778133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,941 miles (+12,436)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    684356278199
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass59,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    530866267126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,501 miles (+11,692)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    834376667198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass47,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    353700976192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T124 JEL

Does T124 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T124 JEL expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T124 JEL?
The MOT on T124 JEL expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T124 JEL done?
T124 JEL was recorded at 155,999 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has T124 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T124 JEL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T124 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 T124 JEL find?
T124 JEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp insecure; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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