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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T52 JMXMOT history

T52 JMX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
185,362 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 JMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 JMX was last recorded at 185,362 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,348 miles · 29 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,362 miles
  • 2022 – 183,844 miles
  • 2021 – 176,006 miles
  • 2020 – 171,572 miles
  • 2019 – 171,360 miles
  • 2018 – 165,421 miles
  • 2017 – 158,223 miles
  • 2016 – 154,452 miles
  • 2015 – 151,711 miles
  • 2014 – 144,580 miles
  • 2013 – 141,659 miles
  • 2012 – 141,347 miles
  • 2011 – 140,977 miles
  • 2010 – 140,827 miles
  • 2009 – 139,541 miles
  • 2008 – 133,900 miles
  • 2007 – 116,964 miles
  • 2006 – 93,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear sills slightly corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicle in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,362 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    185,362 miles
    Test number
    117119749521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sills slightly corroded

  2. Fail185,348 miles (+1,504)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,348 miles
    Test number
    630932207592
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass183,844 miles (+7,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,844 miles
    Test number
    790015814823
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  4. Pass176,006 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,006 miles
    Test number
    706592150937
    • AdvisoryVehicle in poor condition

  5. Fail175,503 miles (+3,931)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,503 miles
    Test number
    194212732496
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification been welded (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle in poor condition

  6. Pass171,572 miles (+212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,572 miles
    Test number
    656860264874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  7. Fail171,360 miles (+5,939)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,360 miles
    Test number
    219101646710
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,421 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,421 miles
    Test number
    724978459434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,223 miles (+3,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,223 miles
    Test number
    514974953186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake weak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear subfames
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension

  10. Pass154,452 miles (+127)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,452 miles
    Test number
    347999844872
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, floor & sills rusty look but undersealed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail154,325 miles (+2,614)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,325 miles
    Test number
    381134270788
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bush perished and split and has no play (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bush perished and split and has no play (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass151,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    259918475187
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail151,711 miles (+7,131)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    996437175155
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass144,580 miles (+2,921)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    144,580 miles
    Test number
    345126574117
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWhole underside and all underside components slightly corroded

  15. Pass141,659 miles (+312)7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    141,659 miles
    Test number
    327811663188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAlternator belt in poor condition
    • NoteExhaust joints corroded
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded

  16. Pass141,347 miles (+4)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    141,347 miles
    Test number
    297931982453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded

  17. Fail141,343 miles (+366)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,343 miles
    Test number
    846978772105
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded

  18. Pass140,977 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,977 miles
    Test number
    887761581144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,968 miles (+141)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,968 miles
    Test number
    486122471113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePowersteering pipes corroaded

  20. Pass140,827 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    140,827 miles
    Test number
    250172170489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Fail140,827 miles (+1,286)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,827 miles
    Test number
    810222270190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Pass139,541 miles (+5,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    139,541 miles
    Test number
    970335569014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass133,900 miles (+16,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    961897938112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,964 miles (+23,488)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    116,964 miles
    Test number
    611264527181
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNail in o/s rear tyre
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass93,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    242150436427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 JMX

Does T52 JMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T52 JMX expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T52 JMX?
The MOT on T52 JMX expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T52 JMX done?
T52 JMX was recorded at 185,362 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has T52 JMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 JMX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T52 JMX 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 T52 JMX find?
T52 JMX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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