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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T571 LKJMOT history

T571 LKJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2026
Mileage
138,212 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T571 LKJ
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
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T571 LKJ was last recorded at 138,212 miles on 20 May 2025, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2019: 57,065 miles, lower than 120,707 miles on 15 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,640 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,212 miles
  • 2024 – 135,640 miles
  • 2023 – 132,506 miles
  • 2022 – 129,744 miles
  • 2021 – 126,202 miles
  • 2020 – 123,658 miles
  • 2019 – 57,065 miles
  • 2018 – 116,395 miles
  • 2017 – 112,669 miles
  • 2016 – 109,092 miles
  • 2015 – 105,521 miles
  • 2014 – 100,365 miles
  • 2013 – 95,512 miles
  • 2012 – 90,629 miles
  • 2011 – 85,633 miles
  • 2010 – 81,187 miles
  • 2009 – 76,970 miles
  • 2008 – 70,079 miles
  • 2007 – 65,537 miles
  • 2006 – 58,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,212 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer wheel arches/not within 30 cm of suspension or seat belts

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s/rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arms corroded front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O-s rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,212 miles (+2,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,212 miles
    Test number
    629231644168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer wheel arches/not within 30 cm of suspension or seat belts

  2. Pass135,640 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,640 miles
    Test number
    801868788431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,506 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,506 miles
    Test number
    506342553566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

  4. Pass129,744 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    379880475795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded

  5. Fail129,732 miles (+3,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    597932332821
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass126,202 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,202 miles
    Test number
    801729408441
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension corroded

  7. Fail126,188 miles (+2,530)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,188 miles
    Test number
    793336204023
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRepairs to o-s rear quarter panel not a continuous weld

  8. Pass123,658 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    403190482896
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear wheel arch corroded

  9. Fail123,644 miles (+66,579)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    422578730125
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear wheel arch corroded

  10. Pass57,065 miles (-63,642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    729624735359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,707 miles (+4,312)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,707 miles
    Test number
    137079911237
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront lower shock brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded

  12. Pass116,395 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,395 miles
    Test number
    328439036291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms corroded front & rear

  13. Fail116,378 miles (+3,709)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,378 miles
    Test number
    856913845320
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySevere corrosion o-s rear wheel arch
    • AdvisorySuspension arms corroded front & rear

  14. Pass112,669 miles (+3,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,669 miles
    Test number
    286268086082
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear sill s corroded

  15. Pass109,092 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    193987908543
    • AdvisoryO-s rear wheel arch corroded

  16. Fail108,959 miles (+3,438)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    647756795310
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryO-s rear wheel arch corroded

  17. Pass105,521 miles (+5,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    685349945184
    • NoteO-s rear wheel arch corroded

  18. Pass100,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    135663144175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,365 miles (+4,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    218853844496
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass95,512 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    577635433177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail95,458 miles (+4,829)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    776890933143
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass90,629 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    776132342180
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise windscreen

  23. Fail90,616 miles (+4,983)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,616 miles
    Test number
    288109732154
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise windscreen

  24. Pass85,633 miles (+4,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    588766221108
    • NoteO-s front brake binding slightly

  25. Pass81,187 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,187 miles
    Test number
    201958740183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    533765359198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,970 miles (+6,891)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    761284059130
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  28. Pass70,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,079 miles
    Test number
    263430748467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  29. Fail70,079 miles (+4,542)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,079 miles
    Test number
    340580548162
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  30. Pass65,537 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,537 miles
    Test number
    854222247107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass58,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,880 miles
    Test number
    314153646168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T571 LKJ

Does T571 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T571 LKJ expired on 31 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T571 LKJ?
The MOT on T571 LKJ expired on 31 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T571 LKJ done?
T571 LKJ was recorded at 138,212 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has T571 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T571 LKJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T571 LKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T571 LKJ find?
T571 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner and outer wheel arches/not within 30 cm of suspension or seat belts.

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