MAZDA MX-5 A23RTJ has 26 MOTs

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This 1990 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,455 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 08:10.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

A23RTJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH APRIL 2027136,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Underneath Vehicle Covered In Material
PASSED14TH APRIL 202513TH APRIL 2026133,201 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Whole Underneath Vehicle Covered In Underseal Material
FAILED3RD APRIL 2025133,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - No Lockout On Rear Brakes
  5. ADVISORY - Whole Underneath Vehicle Covered In Underseal Material
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 202416TH FEBRUARY 2025130,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 2024124,097 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202216TH FEBRUARY 2023116,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Heavily Wax Oiled Underside. Preventing Full Inspection Of Some Components.
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202116TH FEBRUARY 2022115,778 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201915TH DECEMBER 2020112,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH JUNE 201815TH JUNE 2019105,647 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Slight Corrosion Inner Sill Underneath
PASSED16TH JUNE 201715TH JUNE 2018103,374 MI
FAILED16TH JUNE 2017103,374 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED10TH JUNE 20169TH JUNE 2017102,266 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 201520TH MAY 201699,697 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201420TH MAY 201596,455 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED20TH MAY 201496,455 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED10TH MAY 201390,830 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED10TH MAY 201318TH MAY 201490,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED30TH APRIL 201218TH MAY 201385,337 MI
FAILED6TH MAY 201180,594 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED6TH MAY 201118TH MAY 201280,594 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 201018TH MAY 201177,878 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 200918TH MAY 201076,712 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 200818TH MAY 200974,364 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 200874,338 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED17TH MAY 200718TH MAY 200871,897 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 200618TH MAY 200769,872 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A23RTJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

A23RTJ MOT Comments

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A23RTJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,455 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,790 miles

A23RTJ FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration A23RTJ was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,455 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,790 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A23RTJ has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 28 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does A23RTJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 A23RTJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A23RTJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 A23RTJ does have Tax. Read more

When does A23RTJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for A23RTJ will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A23RTJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for A23RTJ will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027. Read more

When did A23RTJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A23RTJ was on Thursday 9th April 2026 at 08:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A23RTJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A23RTJ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A23RTJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for A23RTJ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A23RTJ?

A23RTJ is registered as a 1990 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has A23RTJ done?

The odometer reading for A23RTJ at the last MOT in April 2026 was 136,455 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,790 miles per year. Read more

How old is A23RTJ?

The vehicle A23RTJ was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st December 1990. Read more

What colour is A23RTJ?

The official colour of A23RTJ is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does A23RTJ have?

A23RTJ has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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