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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T130 JELMOT history

T130 JEL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
93,288 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T130 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T130 JEL was last recorded at 93,288 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,286 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,288 miles
  • 2022 – 92,173 miles
  • 2021 – 89,278 miles
  • 2020 – 88,547 miles
  • 2019 – 87,804 miles
  • 2018 – 86,685 miles
  • 2017 – 85,441 miles
  • 2016 – 83,540 miles
  • 2015 – 82,225 miles
  • 2014 – 81,047 miles
  • 2013 – 79,530 miles
  • 2011 – 78,908 miles
  • 2010 – 77,823 miles
  • 2009 – 77,095 miles
  • 2008 – 76,244 miles
  • 2007 – 75,181 miles
  • 2006 – 68,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine tray fitted .cannot fully assess condition of subframe and mot corrosion prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both headlamps faded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,288 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    559742009898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray fitted .cannot fully assess condition of subframe and mot corrosion prescribed area

  2. Fail93,286 miles (+1,113)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,286 miles
    Test number
    273372294742
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray fitted .cannot fully assess condition of subframe and mot corrosion prescribed area

  3. Pass92,173 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,173 miles
    Test number
    507615674935
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded slightly

  4. Fail92,172 miles (+2,894)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,172 miles
    Test number
    398558909152
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded slightly

  5. Pass89,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    314775296619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,278 miles (+731)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    541732143457
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    921227039070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,547 miles (+743)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    927254845381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass87,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    182272117810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,804 miles (+1,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    267568088077
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  11. Pass86,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    196574840361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,685 miles (+1,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    399558948235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass85,441 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,441 miles
    Test number
    375747182442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,540 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,540 miles
    Test number
    703565799465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,225 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    939788515157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,133 miles (+1,086)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    847240715163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass81,047 miles (+1,517)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    158108614198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to O/S/Rear sill not deemed a presribed area
    • NoteSlight bind O/S/front wheel

  18. Pass79,530 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    895275713139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,908 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,908 miles
    Test number
    445119561244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,823 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    221527170243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,095 miles (+851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    624949479237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail76,244 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    380204878406
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass76,244 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    431904178218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    121865877298
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail75,181 miles (+7,154)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    110474177231
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass68,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    760838726373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T130 JEL

Does T130 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T130 JEL expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T130 JEL?
The MOT on T130 JEL expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T130 JEL done?
T130 JEL was recorded at 93,288 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
Has T130 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T130 JEL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T130 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 T130 JEL find?
T130 JEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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