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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T128 JELMOT history

T128 JEL is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
106,709 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 JEL was last recorded at 106,709 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 6,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,887 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,822 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,709 miles
  • 2024 – 99,887 miles
  • 2023 – 89,844 miles
  • 2022 – 77,323 miles
  • 2021 – 73,522 miles
  • 2020 – 68,981 miles
  • 2019 – 67,202 miles
  • 2018 – 66,766 miles
  • 2017 – 66,538 miles
  • 2016 – 64,192 miles
  • 2015 – 62,320 miles
  • 2014 – 59,071 miles
  • 2013 – 55,617 miles
  • 2012 – 50,294 miles
  • 2011 – 47,130 miles
  • 2010 – 43,506 miles
  • 2009 – 42,230 miles
  • 2008 – 40,614 miles
  • 2007 – 39,730 miles
  • 2006 – 37,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Vehicle undersealed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,709 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    599310531473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,887 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    821671611612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,844 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    311090084907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,828 miles (+12,505)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    924893769614
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass77,323 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    712251341743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail77,322 miles (+3,800)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,322 miles
    Test number
    987289070666
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,522 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    388544468358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  8. Fail73,426 miles (+4,445)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    262900164097
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  9. Pass68,981 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    749181560915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  10. Pass67,202 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    139321472697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,766 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    484875861272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,538 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,538 miles
    Test number
    205800490224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,192 miles (+1,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    915721949665
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit

  14. Pass62,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,320 miles
    Test number
    187469075449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,370 miles (+3,299)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    598369075075
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass59,071 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,071 miles
    Test number
    278406474055
    • NoteSlice in osf tyre but not to cords

  17. Fail59,071 miles (+3,454)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,071 miles
    Test number
    907926874019
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • NoteSlice in osf tyre but not to cords

  18. Pass55,617 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    145127473417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,294 miles (+3,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    655799472011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass47,130 miles (+3,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    428260081038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass43,506 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    470549360088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,230 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    663135879000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,614 miles
    Test number
    211168378014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail40,614 miles (+884)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,614 miles
    Test number
    760448378092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass39,730 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    494419677025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    190809476020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T128 JEL

Does T128 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T128 JEL expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T128 JEL?
The MOT on T128 JEL expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T128 JEL done?
T128 JEL was recorded at 106,709 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has T128 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 JEL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T128 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 T128 JEL find?
T128 JEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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