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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T343 JBHMOT history

T343 JBH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,185 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 JBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 JBH was last recorded at 151,185 miles on 19 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2026: 151,185 miles, lower than 151,189 miles on 1 Dec 2023.

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
151,189 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Average per year
4,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,185 miles
  • 2023 – 151,189 miles
  • 2020 – 149,643 miles
  • 2018 – 136,896 miles
  • 2017 – 123,341 miles
  • 2016 – 104,836 miles
  • 2015 – 98,341 miles
  • 2014 – 97,862 miles
  • 2013 – 95,442 miles
  • 2011 – 86,112 miles
  • 2010 – 80,716 miles
  • 2009 – 74,246 miles
  • 2008 – 69,490 miles
  • 2007 – 60,709 miles
  • 2006 – 55,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,185 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Non standard system (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle modified / lowered suspension / race seats &c..

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,185 miles (-4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,185 miles
    Test number
    737130581364
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Non standard system (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified / lowered suspension / race seats &c..

  2. Pass151,189 miles (+1,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,189 miles
    Test number
    821558375918
    • AdvisoryModified as competition / rally car - Fitted roll cage / race harness seat belts &c..
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading slightly lower

  3. Pass149,643 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,643 miles
    Test number
    836486742608
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Fail149,419 miles (+12,523)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,419 miles
    Test number
    948263112541
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass136,896 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,896 miles
    Test number
    685439417025
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear end of centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings cut / taped over
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension kit fitted
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity N// s & o/s rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear end of nearside sill
    • AdvisoryTop tint strip on windscreen

  6. Fail136,896 miles (+13,555)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,896 miles
    Test number
    273485738982
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear end of centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings cut / taped over
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension kit fitted
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity N// s & o/s rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear end of nearside sill
    • AdvisoryTop tint strip on windscreen

  7. Pass123,341 miles (+18,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,341 miles
    Test number
    368511221467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass104,836 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,836 miles
    Test number
    406337694192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,046 miles (+3,705)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    186402925911
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished on walls

  10. Fail98,341 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    559094715049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  11. Pass98,341 miles (+479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    848844915041
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  12. Pass97,862 miles17 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    426223414082
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Fail97,862 miles (+2,420)1 failure17 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    716590214014
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  14. Pass95,442 miles (+9,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    138571613025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    876922821324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,112 miles (+5,396)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    195711721338
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass80,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    744406900329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,716 miles (+6,470)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    540326900317
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,246 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    244490039346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass69,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    592217838386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,490 miles (+3,324)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    762373738385
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,166 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    844596138062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,709 miles (+4,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    121368137431
    • NoteThe offside front tyre is wearing the inside edge slightly

  24. Pass55,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    610924736044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 JBH

Does T343 JBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T343 JBH is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T343 JBH?
The MOT on T343 JBH is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T343 JBH done?
T343 JBH was recorded at 151,185 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,682 miles a year.
Has T343 JBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 JBH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T343 JBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T343 JBH find?
T343 JBH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy non standard system; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; vehicle modified / lowered suspension / race seats &c...

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