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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T125 JELMOT history

T125 JEL is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,702 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T125 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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T125 JEL was last recorded at 95,702 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2019: 86,499 miles, lower than 88,461 miles on 19 Mar 2018.

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
92,062 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,640 miles
Average per year
1,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,702 miles
  • 2024 – 92,062 miles
  • 2023 – 88,744 miles
  • 2019 – 86,499 miles
  • 2018 – 88,461 miles
  • 2016 – 88,348 miles
  • 2015 – 83,348 miles
  • 2014 – 82,438 miles
  • 2013 – 81,547 miles
  • 2012 – 80,058 miles
  • 2011 – 78,852 miles
  • 2010 – 77,539 miles
  • 2009 – 74,777 miles
  • 2007 – 70,858 miles
  • 2006 – 64,691 miles
  • 2005 – 58,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,702 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Corrosion underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,702 miles (+3,640)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,702 miles
    Test number
    660361116521
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,062 miles
    Test number
    639635286457
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under the car
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,058 miles (+3,314)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    808276944163
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under the car
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,744 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    199097859205
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded

  5. Fail88,738 miles (+2,239)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    921661856060
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded

  6. Pass86,499 miles (-1,962)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,499 miles
    Test number
    633256110838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,461 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,461 miles
    Test number
    696666081877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail88,458 miles (+110)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,458 miles
    Test number
    646700193356
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass88,348 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    809595391924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,344 miles (+4,996)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    453028799753
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

  11. Pass83,348 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    715495025163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Fail83,339 miles (+901)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    786850225128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass82,438 miles (+891)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    917435204197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSLIGHT CORROSON NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH
    • NoteSLIGHT CORROSON O/S/REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH
    • NoteSlight corroson n/s/rear wheel arch

  14. Pass81,547 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    707141423168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass80,058 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,058 miles
    Test number
    288013522474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail80,038 miles (+1,186)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,038 miles
    Test number
    186801422178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass78,852 miles (+1,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    786869501134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass77,539 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    122316790098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,777 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    500948979043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,858 miles (+6,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    421187647431
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass64,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    994699446341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,691 miles (+6,085)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    234039546341
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass58,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    932047255311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T125 JEL

Does T125 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T125 JEL expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T125 JEL?
The MOT on T125 JEL expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T125 JEL done?
T125 JEL was recorded at 95,702 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 1,875 miles a year.
Has T125 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T125 JEL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T125 JEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T125 JEL find?
T125 JEL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all x4; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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