Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
V29 HJCMOT history
V29 HJC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 38,656 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 38,656 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,496 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V29 HJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V29 HJC was last recorded at 38,656 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,494 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 162 miles
- Average per year
- 1,496 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,656 miles
- 2025 – 38,494 miles
- 2024 – 37,997 miles
- 2023 – 36,666 miles
- 2022 – 35,462 miles
- 2021 – 34,834 miles
- 2020 – 34,189 miles
- 2019 – 33,240 miles
- 2018 – 31,970 miles
- 2017 – 31,019 miles
- 2016 – 29,728 miles
- 2015 – 27,939 miles
- 2014 – 26,219 miles
- 2013 – 22,802 miles
- 2012 – 20,400 miles
- 2011 – 16,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,656 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper smearing
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear rear suspension components corroded but not significantly weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Underside of vehicle effected by corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,656 miles (+162)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 38,656 miles
- Test number
- 929842718743
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front wiper smearing
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,494 miles (+497)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 38,494 miles
- Test number
- 157749796461
- AdvisoryFront underseal applied to subframe inspection limited
- AdvisoryFront underseal applied to suspension and steering components inspection limited
- AdvisoryFront underseal applied to suspension components inspection limited
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear underseal applied to subframe inspection limited
Pass37,997 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 37,997 miles
- Test number
- 817633653619
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired// under body and components treated//undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail37,996 miles (+1,330)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,996 miles
- Test number
- 973830180654
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorLower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body support bars (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass36,666 miles (+1,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 36,666 miles
- Test number
- 295538189057
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass35,462 miles (+628)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 35,462 miles
- Test number
- 955455701924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,834 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,834 miles
- Test number
- 262540427284
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded but not significantly weakened
Fail34,834 miles (+645)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,834 miles
- Test number
- 620076496770
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension components corroded but not significantly weakened
Pass34,189 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 34,189 miles
- Test number
- 903677812807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components effected by corrosion
Fail34,189 miles (+949)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,189 miles
- Test number
- 778845809437
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components effected by corrosion
Pass33,240 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 33,240 miles
- Test number
- 324972621327
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle effected by corrosion
Fail33,239 miles (+1,269)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,239 miles
- Test number
- 329890456442
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle effected by corrosion
Pass31,970 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 31,970 miles
- Test number
- 903126642584
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension effected by corrosion
Fail31,969 miles (+950)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,969 miles
- Test number
- 148114416390
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension effected by corrosion
Pass31,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 31,019 miles
- Test number
- 878310601116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,019 miles (+1,291)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,019 miles
- Test number
- 678020364318
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,728 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,728 miles
- Test number
- 911345224090
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
Fail29,727 miles (+1,788)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,727 miles
- Test number
- 455790893790
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
Pass27,939 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 27,939 miles
- Test number
- 452693681590
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryAll tyres has some slight cracking
Pass26,219 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,219 miles
- Test number
- 965460434223
- NoteAll 4 tyres have slight cracking
Fail26,219 miles (+3,417)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,219 miles
- Test number
- 859650234224
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAll 4 tyres have slight cracking
Pass22,802 miles (+74)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 22,802 miles
- Test number
- 349341143480
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight cracking
- NoteN/s/r tyre slight cracking
- NoteO/s/f tyre slight cracking
- NoteO/s/r tyre slight cracking
Fail22,728 miles (+2,328)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,728 miles
- Test number
- 327495333418
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight cracking
- NoteN/s/r tyre slight cracking
- NoteO/s/f tyre slight cracking
- NoteO/s/r tyre slight cracking
Pass20,400 miles (+3,847)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,400 miles
- Test number
- 666435252232
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r tyre has 2 nails
Pass16,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 16,553 miles
- Test number
- 826586931200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V29 HJC
- Does V29 HJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 HJC is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V29 HJC?
- The MOT on V29 HJC is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V29 HJC done?
- V29 HJC was recorded at 38,656 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,496 miles a year.
- Has V29 HJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V29 HJC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on V29 HJC 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 V29 HJC find?
- V29 HJC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; nearside front wiper smearing; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.
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