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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T485 PKJMOT history

T485 PKJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 37 MOT tests, with 91,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,704 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
37
22 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 PKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 PKJ was last recorded at 91,704 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2010: 38,719 miles, lower than 69,666 miles on 29 Jun 2009.

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
90,467 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,237 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,704 miles
  • 2025 – 90,467 miles
  • 2024 – 90,020 miles
  • 2023 – 89,695 miles
  • 2022 – 89,074 miles
  • 2021 – 88,478 miles
  • 2020 – 87,678 miles
  • 2019 – 87,051 miles
  • 2018 – 86,292 miles
  • 2017 – 85,518 miles
  • 2016 – 84,633 miles
  • 2015 – 83,702 miles
  • 2014 – 81,785 miles
  • 2013 – 80,504 miles
  • 2012 – 79,739 miles
  • 2011 – 76,947 miles
  • 2010 – 72,321 miles
  • 2009 – 69,666 miles
  • 2008 – 64,061 miles
  • 2007 – 58,286 miles
  • 2006 – 52,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,704 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.

  • Offside Rear Lower arm fixing bolt missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 front lower and upper

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

37 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,704 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    483292687704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,467 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,467 miles
    Test number
    732303620158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower arm fixing bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail90,443 miles (+423)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    365845983823
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By upper arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower arm fixing bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass90,020 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    171679608649
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 front lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail90,019 miles (+324)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    576668861999
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 front lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,695 miles (+20)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    413227816217
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail89,675 miles (+601)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,675 miles
    Test number
    970409185959
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,074 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    678629900597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,066 miles (+588)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    349036118384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass88,478 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    833501541569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Fail88,455 miles (+777)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    447981559435
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass87,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,678 miles
    Test number
    950606127754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,676 miles (+625)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    798451473703
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S headlamp cloudy no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass87,051 miles (+759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    609826258893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass86,292 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    275210368354
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass85,518 miles (+885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    693925143455
    • AdvisoryHeadlights cloudy but not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass84,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    864066339678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,633 miles (+931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    767188412518
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass83,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    765141695116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail83,702 miles (+1,917)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    929150495181
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass81,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    408588484151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,785 miles (+1,281)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    519248784189
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass80,504 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,504 miles
    Test number
    638084583180
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view of the road

  24. Fail80,503 miles (+764)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    935463983103
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass79,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    606461192195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,739 miles (+2,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    997721892105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass76,947 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    606425081170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,321 miles (+33,602)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    360561780161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    330726660182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail38,719 miles (-30,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    280666260488
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  31. Pass69,666 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    291690889440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass64,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    590342388181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail64,061 miles (+5,775)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    264812588143
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

  34. Pass58,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    651493887197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail58,286 miles (+6,050)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    984433887121
    • FailureNearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWiper blades smeary

  36. Pass52,236 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    273106086454
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2.8mm. cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

  37. Fail52,236 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    534326486135
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2.8mm. cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Questions about T485 PKJ

Does T485 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T485 PKJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T485 PKJ?
The MOT on T485 PKJ is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T485 PKJ done?
T485 PKJ was recorded at 91,704 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has T485 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 PKJ has failed 15 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T485 PKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T485 PKJ find?
T485 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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