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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T61 BJTMOT history

T61 BJT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,315 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 BJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 BJT was last recorded at 132,315 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2016: 76,539 miles, lower than 120,453 miles on 13 Aug 2016.

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
131,409 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
906 miles
Average per year
2,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,315 miles
  • 2025 – 131,409 miles
  • 2023 – 131,244 miles
  • 2022 – 130,697 miles
  • 2020 – 128,993 miles
  • 2019 – 128,348 miles
  • 2017 – 122,029 miles
  • 2016 – 76,539 miles
  • 2015 – 119,059 miles
  • 2014 – 116,465 miles
  • 2013 – 113,782 miles
  • 2012 – 111,730 miles
  • 2011 – 109,777 miles
  • 2010 – 106,595 miles
  • 2009 – 104,608 miles
  • 2008 – 101,540 miles
  • 2007 – 91,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,315 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Corrosion to various suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,315 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,315 miles
    Test number
    233041694491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,409 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    393208065042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,244 miles
    Test number
    111478642480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,244 miles (+547)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,244 miles
    Test number
    581128806515
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryAll backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  5. Pass130,697 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,697 miles
    Test number
    267492350080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,993 miles
    Test number
    611808209272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,993 miles (+645)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,993 miles
    Test number
    692397014146
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass128,348 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,348 miles
    Test number
    568238337087
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension components

  9. Fail128,348 miles (+6,319)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,348 miles
    Test number
    261765296585
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension components

  10. Pass122,029 miles (+45,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,029 miles
    Test number
    314620674159
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper suspension arm bushes perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various suspension components
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  11. Pass76,539 miles (-43,914)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    116998087274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRust underneath

  12. Fail120,453 miles (+1,394)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    466942018619
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRust underneath

  13. Pass119,059 miles (+2,594)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    426772125262
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRusty underneath

  14. Pass116,465 miles (+2,683)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,465 miles
    Test number
    476245024255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRusty underneath

  15. Pass113,782 miles (+2,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    258369083400
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty front chassis starting to corrode front and rear suspension rubber mounts starting to wear exhaust weak and rusty

  16. Pass111,730 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    349991722440
    • NoteRear discs rusty exhaust rusty o/s/f chassis rusty front and rear suspension rubbers starting to wear

  17. FailMileage not read7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    315086012415
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs rusty exhaust rusty o/s/f chassis rusty front and rear suspension rubbers starting to wear

  18. Pass109,777 miles (+3,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    906192171224
    • NoteRear discs brake pipes and ferrells rusty rear srings rusty both front chassis inner wins starting to corrode

  19. Pass106,595 miles (+1,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,595 miles
    Test number
    482827500325
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads and discs rusty and worn slight rusting on brake pipes rear tyres starting to wear

  20. Pass104,608 miles (+3,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    104,608 miles
    Test number
    791476639361
    • NoteRear tyres worn rear brake pads and discs worn exhaust weak

  21. Pass101,540 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,540 miles
    Test number
    834114568363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    363655318048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,235 miles (+5,214)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    161285518018
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass91,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    993462027075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 BJT

Does T61 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 BJT is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 BJT?
The MOT on T61 BJT is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 BJT done?
T61 BJT was recorded at 132,315 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,152 miles a year.
Has T61 BJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 BJT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T61 BJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T61 BJT find?
T61 BJT passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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