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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

T990 JDPMOT history

T990 JDP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 115,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,312 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T990 JDP was last recorded at 115,312 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,297 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,312 miles
  • 2025 – 114,425 miles
  • 2024 – 113,839 miles
  • 2023 – 113,379 miles
  • 2022 – 110,528 miles
  • 2021 – 108,946 miles
  • 2020 – 108,025 miles
  • 2019 – 104,107 miles
  • 2018 – 103,047 miles
  • 2017 – 101,179 miles
  • 2016 – 100,791 miles
  • 2015 – 97,098 miles
  • 2014 – 94,822 miles
  • 2013 – 89,757 miles
  • 2012 – 86,321 miles
  • 2011 – 84,712 miles
  • 2010 – 82,582 miles
  • 2008 – 77,213 miles
  • 2006 – 65,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,312 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is completely under sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major7 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,312 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    146539486398
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is completely under sealed

  2. Fail115,297 miles (+872)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,297 miles
    Test number
    922821909068
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is completely under sealed

  3. Pass114,425 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,425 miles
    Test number
    817129754136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,379 miles (+86)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    712084828996
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,293 miles (+454)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,293 miles
    Test number
    865964027632
    • DangerousNearside headlamp not popping up as intended, only working on over ride button
    • DangerousOffside headlamp not popping up as intended, only working on over ride button
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,839 miles (+460)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    897645094570
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,379 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,379 miles
    Test number
    783904773741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,364 miles (+2,836)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    198522385915
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,528 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    178409315491
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded, but not in a pre scribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis, body and suspension components

  10. Fail110,526 miles (+1,580)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    127808124238
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded, but not in a pre scribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis, body and suspension components

  11. Pass108,946 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,946 miles
    Test number
    405575691121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,550 miles (+525)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    391271292523
    • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass108,025 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,025 miles
    Test number
    937269426664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,749 miles (+3,642)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    259893767992
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass104,107 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    638542320591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,953 miles (+105)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    514022258315
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail103,848 miles (+801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    933708473464
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s & o/s sills corrosion forming

  18. Pass103,047 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    732135790593
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills rusty

  19. Fail103,045 miles (+1,866)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,045 miles
    Test number
    463413017308
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills rusty

  20. Pass101,179 miles (+388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,179 miles
    Test number
    556966978274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass100,791 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    330401177121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail100,752 miles (+681)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    561406789266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre excessively perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre excessively perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre excessively perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail100,071 miles (+2,973)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,071 miles
    Test number
    675647076699
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding

  24. Pass97,098 miles (+2,276)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    536870065152
    • NoteAll 4x tyres are worn and perished
    • NoteExhaust rear pipe has a minor leak
    • NoteFront nearside brake caliper is sticky
    • NoteUnderside has been wax oiled

  25. Pass94,822 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    296850194116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside headlight aim only just within tolerance

  26. Fail94,820 miles (+5,063)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    625020594199
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside headlight aim only just within tolerance

  27. Pass89,757 miles (+3,436)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    675498473168
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wheel binding slighty

  28. Pass86,321 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    569781582175
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail86,318 miles (+1,606)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    207384972187
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass84,712 miles (+2,130)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    656015341131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side door sill full of water

  31. Pass82,582 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    743538980003
    • NoteCenter exhaust section rusted to excess
    • NoteLarge stone chips in windscreen

  32. Fail82,582 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    984968080046
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust section rusted to excess
    • NoteLarge stone chips in windscreen

  33. Pass79,590 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,590 km
    Test number
    191521309104
    • NoteOil leak

  34. Pass77,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    390509218188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  35. Pass71,356 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,356 km
    Test number
    220220857451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  36. Pass65,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,947 miles
    Test number
    773028236158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T990 JDP

Does T990 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T990 JDP is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T990 JDP?
The MOT on T990 JDP is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T990 JDP done?
T990 JDP was recorded at 115,312 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has T990 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 JDP has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T990 JDP 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 T990 JDP find?
T990 JDP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; underside of vehicle is completely under sealed.

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