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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T305 RPJMOT history

T305 RPJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2025
Mileage
87,571 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 RPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 RPJ was last recorded at 87,571 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,571 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,571 miles
  • 2023 – 84,858 miles
  • 2022 – 74,029 miles
  • 2021 – 72,565 miles
  • 2020 – 71,017 miles
  • 2019 – 69,614 miles
  • 2018 – 65,095 miles
  • 2017 – 60,695 miles
  • 2016 – 55,015 miles
  • 2015 – 49,641 miles
  • 2014 – 46,410 miles
  • 2013 – 41,300 miles
  • 2012 – 38,674 miles
  • 2011 – 38,517 miles
  • 2010 – 37,848 miles
  • 2009 – 36,420 miles
  • 2007 – 34,338 miles
  • 2006 – 32,518 miles
  • 2005 – 30,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,571 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,571 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    130558082428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail87,571 miles (+2,713)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    926598797743
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass84,858 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    990572526672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail84,857 miles (+10,828)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    811348938131
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    668333146482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,029 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    555316076750
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass72,565 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    701159688135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,017 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    638337062738
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,614 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    783434805073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,321 miles (+2,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,321 miles
    Test number
    364142176073
    • AdvisoryBoth front pads low 75%
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight hand brake travel

  11. Pass65,095 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    877602745600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail65,070 miles (+4,375)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    195755162753
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass60,695 miles (+5,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    628574393881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,015 miles (+5,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    239730680550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,641 miles (+3,231)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,641 miles
    Test number
    158661815173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Fail46,410 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    218533424453
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

  17. Pass46,410 miles (+5,110)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    926043324153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

  18. Pass41,300 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    766202923137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,674 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    656579512134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,517 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    186771091064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    353436770060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass37,848 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    700376670071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,420 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    510189309037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,338 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    914138447331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,518 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    412442656354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    822617945310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T305 RPJ

Does T305 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T305 RPJ expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T305 RPJ?
The MOT on T305 RPJ expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T305 RPJ done?
T305 RPJ was recorded at 87,571 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
Has T305 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 RPJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T305 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 T305 RPJ find?
T305 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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