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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T389 LBJMOT history

T389 LBJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
88,595 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 LBJ
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 LBJ was last recorded at 88,595 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,595 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,595 miles
  • 2023 – 85,388 miles
  • 2022 – 81,827 miles
  • 2021 – 78,575 miles
  • 2020 – 75,380 miles
  • 2019 – 72,351 miles
  • 2018 – 68,708 miles
  • 2017 – 65,706 miles
  • 2016 – 62,779 miles
  • 2015 – 58,920 miles
  • 2014 – 55,012 miles
  • 2013 – 51,380 miles
  • 2012 – 47,814 miles
  • 2011 – 40,021 miles
  • 2010 – 35,130 miles
  • 2009 – 29,589 miles
  • 2008 – 28,996 miles
  • 2007 – 28,295 miles
  • 2006 – 26,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,595 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • General underbody and sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Near side outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    999365465150
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail88,595 miles (+3,207)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    204827508211
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass85,388 miles (+3,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,388 miles
    Test number
    506062468614
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass81,827 miles (+3,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,827 miles
    Test number
    361569023759
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,575 miles (+3,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    320848193651
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,380 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    515708073642
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and sill corrosion

  7. Pass72,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    988918518494
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and sill corrosion

  8. Fail72,350 miles (+3,642)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,350 miles
    Test number
    428898956975
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and sill corrosion

  9. Pass68,708 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    728925426043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  10. Pass65,706 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    229655662036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,779 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    983165842253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,920 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    461151536321
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  13. Fail58,917 miles (+3,905)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,917 miles
    Test number
    419451929077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  14. Pass55,012 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    536477754318
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  15. Fail55,012 miles (+3,632)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    676527254398
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  16. Pass51,380 miles (+3,566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,380 miles
    Test number
    286903653385
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Pass47,814 miles (+3,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    108244352362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,690 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,690 miles
    Test number
    938369402040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,021 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    796365501031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,130 miles (+5,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    961445700006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,589 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    551239319093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,996 miles (+701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    484080858038
    • NoteTyres perishing slightly

  23. Pass28,295 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    414162057046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,774 miles
    Test number
    693835756060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 LBJ

Does T389 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T389 LBJ expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T389 LBJ?
The MOT on T389 LBJ expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T389 LBJ done?
T389 LBJ was recorded at 88,595 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 3,276 miles a year.
Has T389 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 LBJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T389 LBJ 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 T389 LBJ find?
T389 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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