Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T997 JALMOT history
T997 JAL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 76,368 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T997 JAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T997 JAL was last recorded at 76,368 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 76,361 miles · 1 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 2,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 76,368 miles
- 2023 – 74,509 miles
- 2022 – 73,311 miles
- 2021 – 72,137 miles
- 2020 – 69,236 miles
- 2017 – 67,031 miles
- 2016 – 62,912 miles
- 2015 – 58,062 miles
- 2014 – 54,553 miles
- 2013 – 47,281 miles
- 2012 – 42,701 miles
- 2011 – 39,848 miles
- 2010 – 38,459 miles
- 2009 – 34,875 miles
- 2008 – 33,316 miles
- 2007 – 31,379 miles
- 2006 – 29,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,368 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 76,368 miles
- Test number
- 890706924678
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fail76,361 miles (+1,852)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,361 miles
- Test number
- 168953793476
- 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))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass74,509 miles (+1,198)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 74,509 miles
- Test number
- 973624320770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,311 miles (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,311 miles
- Test number
- 521746551457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,137 miles (+2,901)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,137 miles
- Test number
- 358627531590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,236 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,236 miles
- Test number
- 407336099056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,228 miles (+2,197)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,228 miles
- Test number
- 274478055181
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass67,031 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,031 miles
- Test number
- 924554461778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,912 miles (+4,850)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 62,912 miles
- Test number
- 837868278593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,062 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 58,062 miles
- Test number
- 219448505224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,002 miles (+3,449)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,002 miles
- Test number
- 737704405250
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass54,553 miles (+7,272)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,553 miles
- Test number
- 359430404444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,281 miles (+4,580)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 47,281 miles
- Test number
- 297257783178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,701 miles (+2,853)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 42,701 miles
- Test number
- 295805492486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,848 miles (+1,389)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 39,848 miles
- Test number
- 378320801499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 38,459 miles
- Test number
- 164916090192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,459 miles (+3,584)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,459 miles
- Test number
- 291635190471
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,875 miles (+1,559)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,875 miles
- Test number
- 591921009251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,316 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 33,316 miles
- Test number
- 961493208277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,379 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 31,379 miles
- Test number
- 280758397474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass29,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 29,035 miles
- Test number
- 304107606243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T997 JAL
- Does T997 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T997 JAL expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T997 JAL?
- The MOT on T997 JAL expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T997 JAL done?
- T997 JAL was recorded at 76,368 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
- Has T997 JAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T997 JAL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T997 JAL 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 T997 JAL find?
- T997 JAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; steering system slightly rough.
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