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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T831 VJNMOT history

T831 VJN is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
150,201 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T831 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T831 VJN was last recorded at 150,201 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,194 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,201 miles
  • 2024 – 148,729 miles
  • 2023 – 148,278 miles
  • 2022 – 146,853 miles
  • 2021 – 145,022 miles
  • 2017 – 139,608 miles
  • 2016 – 129,288 miles
  • 2015 – 115,676 miles
  • 2014 – 106,674 miles
  • 2013 – 104,994 miles
  • 2012 – 102,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,201 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All anti roll bar linkages are perishing and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover's are perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover is perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,201 miles (+7)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,201 miles
    Test number
    968852703011
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All anti roll bar linkages are perishing and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover's are perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover is perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,194 miles (+1,465)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,194 miles
    Test number
    569410363465
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All anti roll bar linkages are perishing and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover's are perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover is perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,729 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,729 miles
    Test number
    148529015973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    602877038151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail148,278 miles (+1,425)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    103268407711
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,853 miles (+1,831)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,853 miles
    Test number
    804700277681
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass145,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,022 miles
    Test number
    359770600700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,031 km (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,031 km
    Test number
    798087351750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,997 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,997 km
    Test number
    997040964422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    139,608 miles
    Test number
    111003307271
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  11. Fail139,608 miles (+10,320)3 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,608 miles
    Test number
    698162851767
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low

  12. Pass129,288 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,288 miles
    Test number
    668237049799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,072 miles (+13,396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,072 miles
    Test number
    133099565117
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  14. Pass115,676 miles (+240)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    437622005274
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront exhaust downpipe heat shield is corroded

  15. Fail115,436 miles (+8,762)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    487867195106
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront exhaust downpipe heat shield is corroded

  16. Pass106,674 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    438149004230
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail106,401 miles (+1,407)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,401 miles
    Test number
    608999794106
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass104,994 miles (+2,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    377482293146
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass102,487 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,487 miles
    Test number
    958544812299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses are opaque

  20. Fail102,463 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    749162512201
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses are opaque

  21. Fail102,451 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    466312912284
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre tread

  22. Pass93,766 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,766 km
    Test number
    475004981103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T831 VJN

Does T831 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T831 VJN expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T831 VJN?
The MOT on T831 VJN expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T831 VJN done?
T831 VJN was recorded at 150,201 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 3,682 miles a year.
Has T831 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T831 VJN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T831 VJN 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 T831 VJN find?
T831 VJN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all anti roll bar linkages are perishing and split; front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover's are perishing; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover is perishing, and 2 more.

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