
Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T315 ALJMOT history
T315 ALJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 130,542 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,957 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T315 ALJ
- 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
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T315 ALJ was last recorded at 130,542 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,542 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,957 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,542 miles
- 2025 – 127,790 miles
- 2024 – 123,889 miles
- 2023 – 120,742 miles
- 2021 – 118,100 miles
- 2020 – 115,007 miles
- 2019 – 112,331 miles
- 2018 – 110,773 miles
- 2017 – 110,722 miles
- 2016 – 98,579 miles
- 2015 – 93,713 miles
- 2014 – 86,871 miles
- 2013 – 80,762 miles
- 2012 – 75,233 miles
- 2011 – 70,246 miles
- 2010 – 67,582 miles
- 2009 – 65,961 miles
- 2008 – 64,400 miles
- 2007 – 61,994 miles
- 2006 – 51,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured exhaust sensor wiring loom bracket broken. (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "chip" to o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,542 miles4 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 130,542 miles
- Test number
- 549091373317
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured exhaust sensor wiring loom bracket broken. (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "chip" to o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail130,542 miles (+2,752)9 major4 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,542 miles
- Test number
- 530989883764
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier base mounting / excessively corroded. (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured exhaust sensor wiring loom bracket broken. (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "chip" to o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction with direction indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,790 miles (+24)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,790 miles
- Test number
- 778393677618
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,766 miles (+3,877)5 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,766 miles
- Test number
- 503918886167
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,889 miles (+3,147)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 123,889 miles
- Test number
- 362246678503
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass120,742 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 120,742 miles
- Test number
- 371250408646
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail120,742 miles (+2,642)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,742 miles
- Test number
- 240616042380
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,100 miles (+3,093)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 118,100 miles
- Test number
- 382050376813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,007 miles (+2,676)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 115,007 miles
- Test number
- 555217701278
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass112,331 miles (+1,558)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,331 miles
- Test number
- 951244390962
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel distorted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight judder
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake rate of increase slow
- AdvisoryAuxillary drivebelts deteriorated
Pass110,773 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 110,773 miles
- Test number
- 936946354799
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 10% rear 9% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake performance only 56%
Fail110,773 miles (+51)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,773 miles
- Test number
- 859697867409
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake performance only 54%
Fail110,722 miles (+12,143)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,722 miles
- Test number
- 923871064608
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,579 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 98,579 miles
- Test number
- 619985829108
- AdvisorySuspect filler in both outer sills at rear but unable to determine any corrosion
Fail98,579 miles (+4,866)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,579 miles
- Test number
- 671888289786
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisorySuspect filler in both outer sills at rear but unable to determine any corrosion
Pass93,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 93,713 miles
- Test number
- 566393505204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,713 miles (+6,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,713 miles
- Test number
- 938413505295
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass86,871 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 86,871 miles
- Test number
- 437119784152
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass80,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,762 miles
- Test number
- 595236583118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,762 miles (+5,529)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,762 miles
- Test number
- 865546783176
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the outer edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edges
Pass75,233 miles (+4,987)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,233 miles
- Test number
- 225565532449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,246 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 70,246 miles
- Test number
- 849671861103
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,582 miles (+1,621)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 67,582 miles
- Test number
- 443186590073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,961 miles (+1,561)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 65,961 miles
- Test number
- 220595829163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear sill panel showing sighns of corrosion
Pass64,400 miles (+2,406)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 64,400 miles
- Test number
- 181716518158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 61,994 miles
- Test number
- 352964127155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,994 miles (+10,944)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,994 miles
- Test number
- 782673727184
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass51,050 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 51,050 miles
- Test number
- 882622026169
- NoteBoth front tyres inner edges wearing
Questions about T315 ALJ
- Does T315 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T315 ALJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T315 ALJ?
- The MOT on T315 ALJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T315 ALJ done?
- T315 ALJ was recorded at 130,542 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,957 miles a year.
- Has T315 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T315 ALJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T315 ALJ 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 T315 ALJ find?
- T315 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front electrical wiring inadequately secured exhaust sensor wiring loom bracket broken.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 14 more.
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