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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

T800 BJLMOT history

T800 BJL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
82,552 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T800 BJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T800 BJL was last recorded at 82,552 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 10,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,986 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,566 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,552 miles
  • 2025 – 71,986 miles
  • 2024 – 69,300 miles
  • 2023 – 64,409 miles
  • 2022 – 57,724 miles
  • 2021 – 53,531 miles
  • 2020 – 51,707 miles
  • 2019 – 45,025 miles
  • 2017 – 34,892 miles
  • 2016 – 31,644 miles
  • 2015 – 29,375 miles
  • 2014 – 27,200 miles
  • 2013 – 24,561 miles
  • 2012 – 22,530 miles
  • 2011 – 20,493 miles
  • 2010 – 18,024 miles
  • 2009 – 15,365 miles
  • 2008 – 12,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,552 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded from union across axle to nsr flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure Central to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms and components corroded
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms and components corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe to union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has been binding but not at at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald and tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn bald 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside centre offside chassis rail is corroded but not yet excessively
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,552 miles (+10,566)2 dangerous11 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    963816083437
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded from union across axle to nsr flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Central to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms and components corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms and components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe to union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has been binding but not at at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald and tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn bald 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre offside chassis rail is corroded but not yet excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,986 miles (+2,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    538641916058
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  3. Pass69,300 miles (+4,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,300 miles
    Test number
    682389052401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass64,409 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    957892382632
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail64,409 miles (+6,685)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    452620759631
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,724 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    489877848652
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  7. Fail57,724 miles (+4,193)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    173299003053
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  8. Pass53,531 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    961802070584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,707 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    302460234673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,025 miles (+10,133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,025 miles
    Test number
    246097114240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,892 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,892 miles
    Test number
    240005973332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,644 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,644 miles
    Test number
    109411182843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,375 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    497706955123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,200 miles (+2,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    916620564146
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  15. Pass24,561 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    717955253172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,530 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,530 miles
    Test number
    148510952128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,493 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    305670261141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,024 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,024 miles
    Test number
    653263730100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,365 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,365 miles
    Test number
    703775529162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,913 miles
    Test number
    371704748131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T800 BJL

Does T800 BJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T800 BJL expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T800 BJL?
The MOT on T800 BJL expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T800 BJL done?
T800 BJL was recorded at 82,552 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has T800 BJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T800 BJL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T800 BJL 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 T800 BJL find?
T800 BJL failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 3 minor defects and 13 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm 195 50 15; brake pipe excessively corroded from union across axle to nsr flexi, and 26 more.

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