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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T189 VJNMOT history

T189 VJN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
158,810 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 VJN was last recorded at 158,810 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 3,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,611 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,199 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,810 miles
  • 2022 – 155,611 miles
  • 2019 – 155,536 miles
  • 2018 – 155,159 miles
  • 2016 – 152,600 miles
  • 2015 – 151,284 miles
  • 2014 – 148,113 miles
  • 2012 – 130,756 miles
  • 2011 – 121,067 miles
  • 2010 – 112,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pads are close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,810 miles
    Test number
    539239720800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,810 miles (+3,199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,810 miles
    Test number
    949272838891
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,611 miles (+75)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,611 miles
    Test number
    128433442887
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,536 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,536 miles
    Test number
    575151182357
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,159 miles
    Test number
    377398718627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,070 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,070 km
    Test number
    858032751465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,070 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,070 km
    Test number
    905237065814
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass152,600 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    152,600 miles
    Test number
    319796355974
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear discs are lipped and corroded

  9. Fail152,600 miles (+1,316)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,600 miles
    Test number
    567957816017
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear discs are lipped and corroded

  10. Pass151,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,284 miles
    Test number
    199512485071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,284 miles (+3,171)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,284 miles
    Test number
    605819575019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  12. Fail148,113 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,113 miles
    Test number
    165671984089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass148,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,113 miles
    Test number
    719481684075
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass139,390 km (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,390 km
    Test number
    109267483411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,383 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,383 km
    Test number
    839619973047
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass130,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,756 miles
    Test number
    155496592471
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre section

  17. Fail130,729 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,729 miles
    Test number
    247656792059
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre section

  18. Pass121,067 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,067 km
    Test number
    246892901166
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail121,067 miles (+9,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    298211001435
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass112,066 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    901791590061
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front side light bulbs dim

  21. Pass102,575 km (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,575 km
    Test number
    161921299491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,636 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,636 km
    Test number
    481848598025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,636 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,636 km
    Test number
    561303898012
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about T189 VJN

Does T189 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T189 VJN expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T189 VJN?
The MOT on T189 VJN expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T189 VJN done?
T189 VJN was recorded at 158,810 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has T189 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 VJN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T189 VJN 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 T189 VJN find?
T189 VJN passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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