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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T245 NJNMOT history

T245 NJN is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
101,344 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 NJN
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 NJN was last recorded at 101,344 miles on 4 Feb 2023, 3,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2021: 95,304 miles, lower than 127,595 miles on 11 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,932 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,412 miles
Average per year
3,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,344 miles
  • 2022 – 97,932 miles
  • 2021 – 95,304 miles
  • 2020 – 127,595 miles
  • 2018 – 122,991 miles
  • 2017 – 120,335 miles
  • 2016 – 120,325 miles
  • 2015 – 116,723 miles
  • 2014 – 111,222 miles
  • 2013 – 100,533 miles
  • 2012 – 93,645 miles
  • 2010 – 91,248 miles
  • 2009 – 86,230 miles
  • 2008 – 74,611 miles
  • 2007 – 63,034 miles
  • 2006 – 42,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,344 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff mount perished and corroded

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)

    Failure8 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,344 miles (+3,412)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    919535588982
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount perished and corroded

  2. Pass97,932 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    236647610876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,304 miles (-32,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    490024586648
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four

  4. Pass127,595 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,595 miles
    Test number
    105255728566
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail127,587 miles (+4,596)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,587 miles
    Test number
    884438073942
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass122,991 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    189253260008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,963 miles (+2,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,963 miles
    Test number
    833689430444
    • 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)

  8. Pass120,335 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    497111931673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,325 miles (+3,602)1 dangerous7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,325 miles
    Test number
    450558835034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally corroded underneath.

  10. Pass116,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,723 miles
    Test number
    648190295167
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded

  11. Fail116,723 miles (+5,501)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,723 miles
    Test number
    886062485184
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded

  12. Pass111,222 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    937299774113
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail111,201 miles (+10,668)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,201 miles
    Test number
    936848574185
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass100,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    367847953125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,523 miles (+6,878)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    268967153139
    • 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)

  16. Pass93,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    476250882174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,645 miles (+2,397)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    128907372173
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass91,248 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    361084630313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear outer sills
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  19. Fail91,246 miles (+5,016)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,246 miles
    Test number
    501584330339
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear outer sills
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  20. Pass86,230 miles (+149)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,230 miles
    Test number
    164166649375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  21. Fail86,081 miles (+11,470)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,081 miles
    Test number
    730414439355
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass74,611 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    502449538338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,356 miles (+11,322)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    172091038319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass63,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    510054957361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,034 miles (+544)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    582943757314
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Fail62,490 miles (+20,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,490 miles
    Test number
    430347437357
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass42,154 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,154 miles
    Test number
    580189156133
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

Questions about T245 NJN

Does T245 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T245 NJN expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T245 NJN?
The MOT on T245 NJN expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T245 NJN done?
T245 NJN was recorded at 101,344 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2023, an average of 3,553 miles a year.
Has T245 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 NJN has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T245 NJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T245 NJN find?
T245 NJN passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; fuel cap seal starting to perish; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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