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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T385 JSLMOT history

T385 JSL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
96,601 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 JSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 JSL was last recorded at 96,601 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,444 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,601 miles
  • 2023 – 96,444 miles
  • 2022 – 93,086 miles
  • 2021 – 90,358 miles
  • 2020 – 84,994 miles
  • 2019 – 77,994 miles
  • 2018 – 69,758 miles
  • 2017 – 65,235 miles
  • 2016 – 63,640 miles
  • 2015 – 61,899 miles
  • 2014 – 59,816 miles
  • 2013 – 56,886 miles
  • 2012 – 53,666 miles
  • 2011 – 50,466 miles
  • 2010 – 47,107 miles
  • 2009 – 44,105 miles
  • 2008 – 40,986 miles
  • 2007 – 37,669 miles
  • 2006 – 33,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,601 miles

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,601 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    968510870684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,444 miles (+3,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    492154194717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body undersealed
  3. Pass93,086 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    362703102297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak
  4. Pass90,358 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    127618121399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,994 miles (+7,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    341874509155
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outerskin coming away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious parts of suspension corroded
  6. Pass77,994 miles (+8,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    748803014630
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass69,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    146093427424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail69,758 miles (+4,523)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    909373898141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass65,235 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    207389488119
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass63,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    876804780550
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Fail63,640 miles (+1,741)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    830327834604
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass61,899 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,899 miles
    Test number
    178817195111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,816 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,816 miles
    Test number
    218931694441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,886 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    245840823486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,666 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    768685012179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,466 miles (+3,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,466 miles
    Test number
    905608211116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,107 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    230249010467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,105 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    483454389006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  19. Pass44,105 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    890194289095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,986 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    263191198031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,669 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    983949887098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,556 miles
    Test number
    102383236446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T385 JSL

Does T385 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T385 JSL expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T385 JSL?
The MOT on T385 JSL expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T385 JSL done?
T385 JSL was recorded at 96,601 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has T385 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 JSL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T385 JSL 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 T385 JSL find?
T385 JSL passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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