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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T520 JOMMOT history

T520 JOM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 113,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,197 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 JOM
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 JOM was last recorded at 113,197 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 7,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,111 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,086 miles
Average per year
4,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,197 miles
  • 2024 – 106,111 miles
  • 2023 – 102,493 miles
  • 2022 – 101,932 miles
  • 2021 – 100,483 miles
  • 2020 – 98,557 miles
  • 2019 – 94,831 miles
  • 2018 – 89,627 miles
  • 2017 – 83,374 miles
  • 2016 – 76,432 miles
  • 2015 – 68,346 miles
  • 2014 – 58,822 miles
  • 2013 – 50,893 miles
  • 2012 – 46,579 miles
  • 2011 – 44,015 miles
  • 2010 – 38,899 miles
  • 2009 – 33,708 miles
  • 2008 – 28,806 miles
  • 2007 – 24,660 miles
  • 2006 – 20,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,197 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension Arms Covered in Underseal

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,197 miles (+7,086)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,197 miles
    Test number
    575962582397
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension Arms Covered in Underseal

  2. Pass106,111 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    500542373443
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory25 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  3. Fail106,041 miles (+3,548)2 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,041 miles
    Test number
    696371016302
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    569599467864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever near maximum travel

  5. Fail102,493 miles (+561)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    808566650075
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever near maximum travel

  6. Pass101,932 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,932 miles
    Test number
    149051507000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,483 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    793011213586
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,479 miles (+1,922)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    307780273524
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,557 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    239560233801
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  10. Fail98,557 miles (+3,726)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    456271964622
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  11. Pass94,831 miles (+5,204)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    835930201441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,627 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    517811050729
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth ends of outer sills corroded

  13. Fail89,555 miles (+6,181)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    627133099758
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth ends of outer sills corroded

  14. Pass83,374 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,374 miles
    Test number
    953591515713
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside rear sll

  15. Fail83,264 miles (+6,832)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,264 miles
    Test number
    675693252403
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses faded (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside rear sll

  16. Pass76,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    886270654213
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear of offside outer sill is corroding

  17. Fail76,432 miles (+8,086)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    963783750561
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear of offside outer sill is corroding

  18. Pass68,346 miles (+9,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    555161935134
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorating

  19. Pass58,822 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,822 miles
    Test number
    417336124179
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail58,797 miles (+7,904)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    356322024124
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass50,893 miles (+4,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    129775483086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,579 miles (+2,564)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,579 miles
    Test number
    975106082037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear tyres starting to wear and perrish on outer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  23. Pass44,015 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    506876451040
    • NoteO/S/R D/SHAFT -DIFF OIL LEAK;

  24. Fail44,015 miles (+5,116)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    678476451013
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/R D/SHAFT -DIFF OIL LEAK;

  25. Pass38,899 miles (+5,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    183701560450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail33,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    381635579049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass33,708 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    544435579037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,806 miles (+4,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,806 miles
    Test number
    281543068089
    • NoteDiff leaking oil

  29. Pass24,660 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,660 miles
    Test number
    841040647028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,940 miles
    Test number
    111047836425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T520 JOM

Does T520 JOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 JOM is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T520 JOM?
The MOT on T520 JOM is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T520 JOM done?
T520 JOM was recorded at 113,197 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 4,577 miles a year.
Has T520 JOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 JOM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T520 JOM 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 JOM find?
T520 JOM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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