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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T289 RPJMOT history

T289 RPJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
132,250 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 RPJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T289 RPJ was last recorded at 132,250 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 10,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,686 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,564 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,250 miles
  • 2024 – 121,686 miles
  • 2023 – 120,530 miles
  • 2022 – 115,350 miles
  • 2021 – 112,377 miles
  • 2020 – 110,485 miles
  • 2019 – 105,252 miles
  • 2018 – 97,661 miles
  • 2017 – 86,586 miles
  • 2016 – 75,141 miles
  • 2015 – 62,559 miles
  • 2014 – 52,959 miles
  • 2013 – 46,408 miles
  • 2012 – 38,770 miles
  • 2011 – 32,464 miles
  • 2010 – 27,474 miles
  • 2009 – 24,061 miles
  • 2008 – 20,865 miles
  • 2007 – 15,753 miles
  • 2006 – 11,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,250 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.

  • Emissions regulations only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,250 miles
    Test number
    558541455163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,247 miles (+10,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,247 miles
    Test number
    152816992063
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing at back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

  3. Pass121,686 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    829926146319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,530 miles (+351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,530 miles
    Test number
    617611606738
    • AdvisoryEmissions regulations only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,179 miles (+4,829)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    344901796405
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions regulations only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,350 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    103543697013
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around area of rear retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff to N/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,350 miles (+2,973)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    657517011175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around area of rear retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff to N/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,377 miles (+1,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    256057618596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,485 miles (+5,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    340646294219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front antiroll bar link

  10. Pass105,252 miles (+7,591)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,252 miles
    Test number
    707610800645
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    599214510790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,661 miles (+11,075)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    588538809176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass86,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    492924393953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail86,586 miles (+11,445)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    485023579791
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass75,141 miles (+12,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    903401532270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    175712255483
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail62,559 miles (+9,600)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    575852455073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass52,959 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    269883154068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,408 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    486251753050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,770 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    148941742035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail38,760 miles (+6,296)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    405099432037
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass32,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,464 miles
    Test number
    907416341030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,464 miles (+4,990)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,464 miles
    Test number
    147086941455
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNs handbrake performance low might need repairs soon

  24. Pass27,474 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    460562330014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,061 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    964880549085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,865 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,865 miles
    Test number
    140552758087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,753 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,753 miles
    Test number
    703531457078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,091 miles
    Test number
    182825856049
    • NoteENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Questions about T289 RPJ

Does T289 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T289 RPJ expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T289 RPJ?
The MOT on T289 RPJ expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T289 RPJ done?
T289 RPJ was recorded at 132,250 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has T289 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 RPJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T289 RPJ 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 T289 RPJ find?
T289 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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