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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T53 JMXMOT history

T53 JMX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,565 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 JMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 JMX was last recorded at 125,565 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,428 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
3,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,565 miles
  • 2025 – 125,428 miles
  • 2024 – 121,374 miles
  • 2023 – 120,692 miles
  • 2021 – 120,666 miles
  • 2019 – 120,167 miles
  • 2018 – 118,274 miles
  • 2017 – 117,926 miles
  • 2016 – 114,265 miles
  • 2015 – 113,708 miles
  • 2014 – 112,571 miles
  • 2013 – 104,820 miles
  • 2012 – 101,158 miles
  • 2011 – 94,624 miles
  • 2010 – 86,467 miles
  • 2009 – 79,899 miles
  • 2008 – 73,662 miles
  • 2007 – 65,113 miles
  • 2006 – 54,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,565 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNsr and osr sill corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under seal

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,565 miles (+137)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,565 miles
    Test number
    839673468477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr sill corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under seal

  2. Pass125,428 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,428 miles
    Test number
    120399677318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,428 miles (+9)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,428 miles
    Test number
    490213684423
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  4. Fail125,419 miles (+4,045)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,419 miles
    Test number
    369594727602
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  5. Pass121,374 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,374 miles
    Test number
    525512651927
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/R & NS/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in undersealed

  6. Fail121,373 miles (+681)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    507670518144
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/R & NS/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in undersealed

  7. Pass120,692 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,692 miles
    Test number
    325543985545
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,691 miles (+25)2 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,691 miles
    Test number
    536053598248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,666 miles (+499)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    131024281961
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,167 miles
    Test number
    136386207215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,167 miles (+1,893)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,167 miles
    Test number
    223898424844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,274 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,274 miles
    Test number
    513192661675
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront all suspension components heavily Corroded, not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components heavily Corroded, not seriously weakened

  13. Pass117,926 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    872085950505
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Front subframe (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded all round
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Engine bay (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail117,926 miles (+3,661)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    384811007916
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Front subframe (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded all round
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Engine bay (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass114,265 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    373714831959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,708 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    778616679924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,571 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    659195374218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,470 miles (+6,650)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,470 miles
    Test number
    876955414001
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteNear side sill corroded
    • NoteOff side sill corroded

  19. Pass104,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    279655323019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,820 miles (+3,662)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    639895623012
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass101,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,158 miles
    Test number
    327135722028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,158 miles (+6,534)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,158 miles
    Test number
    776836212035
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass94,624 miles (+8,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,624 miles
    Test number
    495142821059
    • NoteFront brake pads & discs wearing low

  24. Pass86,467 miles (+6,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,467 miles
    Test number
    221343720044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  25. Pass79,899 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    504844629008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,662 miles (+8,549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,662 miles
    Test number
    750029558023
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on pressure

  27. Pass65,113 miles (+10,848)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    594908657043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    144003776109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 JMX

Does T53 JMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 JMX is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 JMX?
The MOT on T53 JMX is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 JMX done?
T53 JMX was recorded at 125,565 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,553 miles a year.
Has T53 JMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 JMX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T53 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 T53 JMX find?
T53 JMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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