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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T235 SBJMOT history

T235 SBJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
61,231 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T235 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T235 SBJ was last recorded at 61,231 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,024 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,207 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,231 miles
  • 2025 – 58,024 miles
  • 2024 – 53,371 miles
  • 2023 – 46,800 miles
  • 2022 – 42,039 miles
  • 2021 – 41,602 miles
  • 2020 – 41,244 miles
  • 2019 – 39,980 miles
  • 2018 – 38,702 miles
  • 2017 – 37,503 miles
  • 2016 – 36,547 miles
  • 2015 – 35,669 miles
  • 2014 – 34,499 miles
  • 2013 – 33,594 miles
  • 2012 – 33,000 miles
  • 2011 – 32,114 miles
  • 2010 – 30,408 miles
  • 2009 – 28,073 miles
  • 2008 – 25,873 miles
  • 2007 – 23,638 miles
  • 2006 – 20,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,231 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted lockable

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 system corroded.

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,231 miles (+3,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    443806546112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted lockable

  2. Pass58,024 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    599503299375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,371 miles (+6,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    807237663628
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  4. Pass46,800 miles (+4,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    684108144167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass42,039 miles (+437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    366305217782
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion of all underbody components

  6. Pass41,602 miles (+358)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    154864779900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear sill panels but not structural.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

  7. Pass41,244 miles (+1,264)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    582248367940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

  8. Pass39,980 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    525744006496
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  9. Fail39,980 miles (+1,278)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    977868818703
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  10. Pass38,702 miles (+1,199)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,702 miles
    Test number
    642612516632
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low, approx 2mm.
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded.

  11. Pass37,503 miles (+956)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    633056393592
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low, approx 3mm.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  12. Pass36,547 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,547 miles
    Test number
    463388074988
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  13. Fail36,547 miles (+878)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,547 miles
    Test number
    130027339905
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  14. Pass35,669 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,669 miles
    Test number
    178939605033
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked and on legal limit.
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn low, approx: 3mm.
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit, 2mm.
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both outer sills.

  15. Fail35,669 miles (+1,170)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,669 miles
    Test number
    506049205098
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked and on legal limit.
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn low, approx: 3mm.
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit, 2mm.
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both outer sills.

  16. Pass34,499 miles (+905)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,499 miles
    Test number
    715364604019
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm and cracked.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm.
    • NoteSurface corrosion to vehicle.

  17. Pass33,594 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    707011013051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,000 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    265069902038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,114 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    497600311067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,408 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    350389200059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,073 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,073 miles
    Test number
    521540619032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,873 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,873 miles
    Test number
    223900418076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,638 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    311781117022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    941721016085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T235 SBJ

Does T235 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T235 SBJ is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T235 SBJ?
The MOT on T235 SBJ is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T235 SBJ done?
T235 SBJ was recorded at 61,231 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has T235 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T235 SBJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T235 SBJ 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 T235 SBJ find?
T235 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 195/50r15; temp fuel cap fitted lockable.

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