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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T789 BFJMOT history

T789 BFJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,287 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 BFJ was last recorded at 61,287 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,163 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,287 miles
  • 2025 – 61,163 miles
  • 2024 – 61,076 miles
  • 2023 – 60,856 miles
  • 2022 – 60,412 miles
  • 2021 – 60,084 miles
  • 2020 – 59,555 miles
  • 2019 – 58,778 miles
  • 2018 – 57,679 miles
  • 2017 – 56,387 miles
  • 2016 – 55,112 miles
  • 2015 – 53,023 miles
  • 2014 – 50,499 miles
  • 2013 – 48,066 miles
  • 2012 – 44,380 miles
  • 2011 – 40,964 miles
  • 2010 – 37,693 miles
  • 2009 – 34,426 miles
  • 2008 – 31,795 miles
  • 2007 – 29,685 miles
  • 2006 – 27,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,287 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    960172621703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,163 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    864065000571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    442980758717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,076 miles (+220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    980357155030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass60,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,856 miles
    Test number
    956597794764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,852 miles (+440)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    875804171500
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,412 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    458635490336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,084 miles (+529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    319091653908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,555 miles (+777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    952824451774
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer o/s/r outer sill corroded at end.

  10. Pass58,778 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    520431540107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,679 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    320158778892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,387 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    123820851745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,112 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    648794478948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,107 miles (+2,084)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    184836577045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,023 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    587235595153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,499 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    789439384159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    176908993118
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass48,066 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    709968593170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,380 miles (+3,416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    186438392196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  20. Pass40,964 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,964 miles
    Test number
    168959491103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,693 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    670270790185
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

  22. Fail37,693 miles (+3,267)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    722340190169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

  23. Pass34,426 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    233251899477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,795 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    451362398111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,685 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,685 miles
    Test number
    161420797171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    213457686167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 BFJ

Does T789 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 BFJ is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T789 BFJ?
The MOT on T789 BFJ is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T789 BFJ done?
T789 BFJ was recorded at 61,287 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,678 miles a year.
Has T789 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 BFJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T789 BFJ 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 T789 BFJ find?
T789 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill..

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