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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T353 RNJMOT history

T353 RNJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
113,004 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 RNJ
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 RNJ was last recorded at 113,004 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,004 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,004 miles
  • 2022 – 112,787 miles
  • 2021 – 110,134 miles
  • 2020 – 106,399 miles
  • 2019 – 103,770 miles
  • 2018 – 102,789 miles
  • 2016 – 97,622 miles
  • 2015 – 97,394 miles
  • 2014 – 97,157 miles
  • 2013 – 96,953 miles
  • 2012 – 96,455 miles
  • 2011 – 95,837 miles
  • 2010 – 94,000 miles
  • 2009 – 82,670 miles
  • 2008 – 77,605 miles
  • 2007 – 67,514 miles
  • 2006 – 58,605 miles
  • 2005 – 53,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,004 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front all front dust cover perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,004 miles
    Test number
    168275101542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail113,004 miles (+217)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,004 miles
    Test number
    607424848748
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass112,787 miles (+18)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,787 miles
    Test number
    818625134606
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all front dust cover perishing
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded

  4. Fail112,769 miles (+2,635)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    411906492769
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all front dust cover perishing
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded

  5. Pass110,134 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    225889526542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail110,133 miles (+3,734)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    991270440194
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,399 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,399 miles
    Test number
    240637347480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail106,398 miles (+2,628)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    289096383387
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,770 miles (+981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    174797507467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    308219899836
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail102,782 miles (+5,160)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    447499794584
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass97,622 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    897684286066
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass97,394 miles (+237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    738437615259
    • NoteGeneral corrosion in steering and suspesion components

  14. Pass97,157 miles (+204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    638350614279
    • NoteUnder body surface corroded

  15. Pass96,953 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,953 miles
    Test number
    916906923281
    • NoteO/s sill corroded
    • NoteUnderside chassis corroded

  16. Fail96,953 miles (+498)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,953 miles
    Test number
    529764523267
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s sill corroded
    • NoteUnderside chassis corroded

  17. Pass96,455 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    627844132209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail96,455 miles (+618)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    366744832285
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass95,837 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,837 miles
    Test number
    966106001221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,000 miles (+11,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,000 miles
    Test number
    474027400295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass82,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    664459709282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,670 miles (+5,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    722538509207
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Fail77,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,605 miles
    Test number
    164308418285
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass77,605 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,605 miles
    Test number
    434058318213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,514 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,514 miles
    Test number
    231369217268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    623107626290
    • NoteNote both rear tyres perrishing on side walls

  27. Fail58,604 miles (+5,363)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    474167726200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNote all road tyres have perrishing to side walls

  28. Fail53,241 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    432847305217
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear fog lamp cracked

  29. Pass53,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    913907205215
    • NoteRear fog lamp cracked

Questions about T353 RNJ

Does T353 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 RNJ expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 RNJ?
The MOT on T353 RNJ expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 RNJ done?
T353 RNJ was recorded at 113,004 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has T353 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 RNJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T353 RNJ 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 T353 RNJ find?
T353 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall and in tread grooves.

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