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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T246 JAJMOT history

T246 JAJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
106,985 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 JAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 JAJ was last recorded at 106,985 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,318 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
2,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,985 miles
  • 2024 – 106,318 miles
  • 2023 – 104,918 miles
  • 2022 – 104,443 miles
  • 2021 – 103,750 miles
  • 2020 – 102,690 miles
  • 2019 – 101,764 miles
  • 2018 – 100,595 miles
  • 2016 – 100,041 miles
  • 2015 – 98,582 miles
  • 2014 – 97,566 miles
  • 2013 – 94,765 miles
  • 2012 – 92,757 miles
  • 2011 – 87,758 miles
  • 2010 – 82,695 miles
  • 2009 – 76,240 miles
  • 2008 – 70,827 miles
  • 2007 – 62,515 miles
  • 2006 – 57,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,985 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth Inner Sills Corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe / Suspension Corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe / Suspension 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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,985 miles (+667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    280991203084
    • AdvisoryBoth Inner Sills Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe / Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

  2. Pass106,318 miles (+1,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    857336944175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass104,918 miles (+475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,918 miles
    Test number
    163955139987
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass104,443 miles (+693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    375055894671
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass103,750 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    442694308477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass102,690 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    426074902994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,764 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,764 miles
    Test number
    393171118963
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass100,595 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    802074802953
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail100,594 miles (+553)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    441923793679
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass100,041 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    457611177335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,582 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    408666050496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,566 miles (+2,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    128937714365
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  13. Pass94,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    936650823372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,765 miles (+2,008)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    998339913307
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,757 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    305811392446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,758 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,758 miles
    Test number
    655474791222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail87,738 miles (+5,043)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    359720691262
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR DISCS PITTED

  18. Pass82,695 miles (+6,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    911522090243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass76,240 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,240 miles
    Test number
    861709289262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass70,827 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    801385998212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,301 miles (+4,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    204348728073
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass62,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    110210117088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,515 miles (+5,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    712340917042
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass57,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    712294906037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,450 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    541864506010
    • FailureBrake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T246 JAJ

Does T246 JAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T246 JAJ expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T246 JAJ?
The MOT on T246 JAJ expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T246 JAJ done?
T246 JAJ was recorded at 106,985 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
Has T246 JAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 JAJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T246 JAJ 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 T246 JAJ find?
T246 JAJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: both inner sills corroded; front subframe / suspension corroded; rear subframe / suspension corroded.

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