Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T234 JKRMOT history
T234 JKR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 85,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 85,114 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 22 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T234 JKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T234 JKR was last recorded at 85,114 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,913 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 201 miles
- Average per year
- 2,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,114 miles
- 2025 – 84,913 miles
- 2024 – 84,731 miles
- 2023 – 84,270 miles
- 2022 – 83,357 miles
- 2021 – 81,898 miles
- 2020 – 81,370 miles
- 2019 – 80,683 miles
- 2018 – 79,517 miles
- 2017 – 78,150 miles
- 2016 – 75,614 miles
- 2015 – 72,413 miles
- 2014 – 69,813 miles
- 2013 – 67,344 miles
- 2012 – 64,836 miles
- 2011 – 61,944 miles
- 2010 – 58,865 miles
- 2009 – 55,991 miles
- 2008 – 50,929 miles
- 2007 – 44,098 miles
- 2006 – 42,470 miles
- 2005 – 35,381 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,114 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear end o/s sill corroded
- AdvisorySuspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension very rusty most bushes perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
All suspension components very rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Light lens dull just make out pattern
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Headlight lens dull
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
All under body suspension components corroded and bushes peeling
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
33 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,114 miles (+201)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 85,114 miles
- Test number
- 849945750050
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear end o/s sill corroded
- AdvisorySuspension rusty
Pass84,913 miles (+182)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 84,913 miles
- Test number
- 974981622819
- AdvisoryFront chassis legs starting to corrode
- AdvisoryHead light lens dull
- AdvisoryMost bushes perishing
- AdvisorySuspension rusty
Pass84,731 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 84,731 miles
- Test number
- 206851125790
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension very rusty most bushes perishing
Fail84,725 miles (+455)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,725 miles
- Test number
- 126127247682
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened same (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension very rusty most bushes perishing
Pass84,270 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,270 miles
- Test number
- 428315660908
- AdvisoryAll suspension components very rusty
- AdvisoryLight lens dull just make out pattern
Fail84,251 miles (+894)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,251 miles
- Test number
- 506417368903
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed cat cut out (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components very rusty
- AdvisoryLight lens dull just make out pattern
Pass83,357 miles (+1,459)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 83,357 miles
- Test number
- 650243179696
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlight lens dll
- AdvisorySuspension rusty most bushes peeling
Pass81,898 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 81,898 miles
- Test number
- 302968520366
- AdvisoryHeadlight lens dull
- AdvisorySlight binding front brakes
- AdvisorySuspension rusty and bushes perishing
Fail81,898 miles (+528)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,898 miles
- Test number
- 982343260001
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlight lens dull
- AdvisorySlight binding front brakes
- AdvisorySuspension rusty and bushes perishing
Pass81,370 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 81,370 miles
- Test number
- 496180552927
- AdvisoryFront chassis legs outer skins cracked
- AdvisoryHeadlight lens dull
- AdvisoryN/s front brake slight bind
- AdvisorySuspension rusty and bushes peeling
Fail81,370 miles (+687)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,370 miles
- Test number
- 933655112825
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront chassis legs outer skins cracked
- AdvisoryHeadlight lens dull
- AdvisoryN/s front brake slight bind
- AdvisorySuspension rusty and bushes peeling
Pass80,683 miles (+1,166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 80,683 miles
- Test number
- 639498523027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHead light lenes dulling
- AdvisoryO/s seat worn
- AdvisorySuspension rusty and most bushes perishing
Pass79,517 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 79,517 miles
- Test number
- 287078093561
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension components corroded and bushes peeling
Fail79,516 miles (+1,366)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,516 miles
- Test number
- 919988380180
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll under body suspension components corroded and bushes peeling
Pass78,150 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,150 miles
- Test number
- 303506273353
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront lower arms corroded around shocker mounts
Fail78,149 miles (+2,535)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,149 miles
- Test number
- 885029048648
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront lower arms corroded around shocker mounts
Pass75,614 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,614 miles
- Test number
- 849956893593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorated
Fail75,604 miles (+3,191)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,604 miles
- Test number
- 802222173814
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to center corroded away (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorated
Fail72,413 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,413 miles
- Test number
- 318985815150
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,413 miles (+2,600)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,413 miles
- Test number
- 817035015121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,813 miles (+2,469)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 69,813 miles
- Test number
- 239436414165
- NoteSurface corrosion of all suspension parts
Pass67,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 855456913127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,344 miles (+2,508)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 457785613161
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteSlight binding of front brakes
Pass64,836 miles (+2,892)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,836 miles
- Test number
- 227227302421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,944 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,944 miles
- Test number
- 487710111154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,865 miles (+2,874)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,865 miles
- Test number
- 453230810150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,991 miles (+5,062)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,991 miles
- Test number
- 493433819174
- NoteO/s front tyre sidewall cracks
Pass50,929 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 50,929 miles
- Test number
- 400484018144
- NoteO/s rear tyre sidewall cut
Fail50,929 miles (+6,831)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,929 miles
- Test number
- 720093918177
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s rear tyre sidewall cut
Fail44,098 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,098 miles
- Test number
- 592226417134
- Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass44,098 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,098 miles
- Test number
- 710276417166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,470 miles (+7,089)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,470 miles
- Test number
- 282999346260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 35,381 miles
- Test number
- 753263745202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T234 JKR
- Does T234 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T234 JKR is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T234 JKR?
- The MOT on T234 JKR is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T234 JKR done?
- T234 JKR was recorded at 85,114 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,394 miles a year.
- Has T234 JKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T234 JKR has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on T234 JKR 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 T234 JKR find?
- T234 JKR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear end o/s sill corroded; suspension rusty.
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