Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc
T520 JJFMOT history
T520 JJF is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,275 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 154,275 km
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,801 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T520 JJF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T520 JJF was last recorded at 154,275 km on 9 Jul 2026, 7 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,268 km · 30 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 km
- Average per year
- 1,801 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,275 km
- 2024 – 150,623 km
- 2023 – 145,499 km
- 2016 – 141,804 km
- 2013 – 130,202 km
- 2011 – 124,134 km
- 2009 – 123,383 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,275 km
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,275 km (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 154,275 km
- Test number
- 871738098919
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail154,268 km (+3,645)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,268 km
- Test number
- 148174927892
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass150,623 km (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,623 km
- Test number
- 558279016364
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))
Fail150,618 km (+5,119)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,618 km
- Test number
- 310146698754
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))
Pass145,499 km (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 145,499 km
- Test number
- 279234114261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,497 km4 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,497 km
- Test number
- 922516012884
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass144,967 miles (+2,075)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 144,967 miles
- Test number
- 450891527339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,892 miles (+236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 142,892 miles
- Test number
- 618765725436
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 142,656 miles
- Test number
- 299107614942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,804 km
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 141,804 km
- Test number
- 464470054594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,936 miles (+4,307)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 138,936 miles
- Test number
- 339456655107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 134,629 miles
- Test number
- 295547744173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,202 km2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,202 km
- Test number
- 388977853118
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteO/s outter sill corroded
Pass130,202 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 130,202 km
- Test number
- 826227353185
- NoteO/s outter sill corroded
Pass127,690 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 127,690 miles
- Test number
- 816290062161
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass124,134 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 124,134 km
- Test number
- 648450231164
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight bind nearside front brake
- NoteSlight corosion offside rear outer sill
Fail124,134 km2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,134 km
- Test number
- 709220231112
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight bind nearside front brake
- NoteSlight corosion offside rear outer sill
Pass123,929 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 123,929 miles
- Test number
- 353357930130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,383 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 123,383 miles
- Test number
- 793500849195
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail123,383 km2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,383 km
- Test number
- 554735239164
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass122,871 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 122,871 miles
- Test number
- 590433538185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,967 miles (+1,712)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 120,967 miles
- Test number
- 434081447197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 119,255 miles
- Test number
- 671843546118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T520 JJF
- Does T520 JJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 JJF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T520 JJF?
- The MOT on T520 JJF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T520 JJF done?
- T520 JJF was recorded at 154,275 km at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,801 km a year.
- Has T520 JJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T520 JJF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T520 JJF 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 T520 JJF find?
- T520 JJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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