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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T998 JALMOT history

T998 JAL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,182 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 JAL was last recorded at 140,182 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2025: 81,168 miles, lower than 135,701 miles on 22 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,449 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,733 miles
Average per year
4,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,182 miles
  • 2025 – 137,449 miles
  • 2024 – 135,701 miles
  • 2023 – 133,105 miles
  • 2022 – 130,207 miles
  • 2021 – 127,403 miles
  • 2020 – 126,269 miles
  • 2019 – 123,858 miles
  • 2018 – 118,917 miles
  • 2017 – 116,044 miles
  • 2016 – 111,568 miles
  • 2015 – 106,437 miles
  • 2014 – 99,418 miles
  • 2013 – 93,896 miles
  • 2012 – 87,344 miles
  • 2011 – 81,584 miles
  • 2010 – 74,656 miles
  • 2009 – 69,441 miles
  • 2008 – 61,991 miles
  • 2007 – 55,661 miles
  • 2006 – 49,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,182 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,182 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,182 miles
    Test number
    772993472372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,449 miles
    Test number
    438499529155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,168 miles (-54,533)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    661292619918
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,701 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,701 miles
    Test number
    949104326303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,105 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,105 miles
    Test number
    951131983217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,207 miles (+2,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,207 miles
    Test number
    223411642762
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,403 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,403 miles
    Test number
    499008513777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,269 miles
    Test number
    561687918319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,269 miles (+2,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,269 miles
    Test number
    726541145379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass123,858 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,858 miles
    Test number
    875764341360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    183759985427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,916 miles (+2,872)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,916 miles
    Test number
    230309599778
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,044 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,044 miles
    Test number
    814153492818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,568 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,568 miles
    Test number
    610983535231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    646484035084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,437 miles (+7,019)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    276794235067
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    219526714067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,418 miles (+5,522)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    929346414031
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass93,896 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    559271233030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    139953432429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,344 miles (+5,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,344 miles
    Test number
    658443132080
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass81,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    796492431094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,584 miles (+6,928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    306102731076
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass74,656 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    832854630058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    474935239028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,441 miles (+7,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    534745639046
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass61,991 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    900870538015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,661 miles (+6,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    384751837006
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine under cover fitted.

  29. Pass49,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    170424546465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T998 JAL

Does T998 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T998 JAL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T998 JAL?
The MOT on T998 JAL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T998 JAL done?
T998 JAL was recorded at 140,182 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,568 miles a year.
Has T998 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 JAL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T998 JAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T998 JAL find?
T998 JAL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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