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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

T500 MJMMOT history

T500 MJM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 35,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
35,363 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MJM was last recorded at 35,363 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,802 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,363 miles
  • 2025 – 34,802 miles
  • 2024 – 34,271 miles
  • 2023 – 34,056 miles
  • 2022 – 33,543 miles
  • 2021 – 33,096 miles
  • 2020 – 32,974 miles
  • 2019 – 32,814 miles
  • 2018 – 31,673 miles
  • 2017 – 31,054 miles
  • 2016 – 30,551 miles
  • 2015 – 29,915 miles
  • 2014 – 29,144 miles
  • 2013 – 28,000 miles
  • 2012 – 26,581 miles
  • 2011 – 24,496 miles
  • 2010 – 21,737 miles
  • 2009 – 20,281 miles
  • 2008 – 18,000 miles
  • 2007 – 14,672 miles
  • 2006 – 11,575 miles
  • 2005 – 9,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded all over
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded all over

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front suspension corroded,rusted all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear suspension corroded,rusted all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heat sheilds on exhaust systerm rusted,corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,363 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    859312328458
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded all over
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded all over

  2. Pass34,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    325557150995
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded,rusted all over
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded,rusted all over
    • AdvisoryHeat sheilds on exhaust systerm rusted,corroded

  3. Fail34,802 miles (+531)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    230101478604
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded,rusted all over
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded,rusted all over
    • AdvisoryHeat sheilds on exhaust systerm rusted,corroded

  4. Pass34,271 miles (+215)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,271 miles
    Test number
    383425246731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass34,056 miles (+513)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,056 miles
    Test number
    225159195038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass33,543 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,543 miles
    Test number
    654464389371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront,rear suspension very rusty,front,rear stub axles also very rusty

  7. Pass33,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    757439201022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail33,094 miles (+120)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    661938507450
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass32,974 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    408988971958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    693225272066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail32,814 miles (+1,141)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    316104468070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass31,673 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    653346716784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,054 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    863249225836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,551 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,551 miles
    Test number
    662857618492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,915 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,915 miles
    Test number
    130315700079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,144 miles (+1,144)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    328187364239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass28,000 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,000 miles
    Test number
    379479953259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,581 miles (+2,085)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,581 miles
    Test number
    807291462265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight cracking offside front tyre wall

  19. Pass24,496 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,496 miles
    Test number
    478712171246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,737 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,737 miles
    Test number
    772202870212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,281 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    734122179279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,000 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    371570278222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,672 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,672 miles
    Test number
    782647267212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,575 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,575 miles
    Test number
    374182576218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    9,681 miles
    Test number
    454814175294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MJM

Does T500 MJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MJM is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MJM?
The MOT on T500 MJM is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MJM done?
T500 MJM was recorded at 35,363 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has T500 MJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MJM has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 MJM 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 T500 MJM find?
T500 MJM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension corroded all over; rear suspension corroded all over.

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