MAZDA MX-5 J120TBA has 25 MOTs

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This 1992 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 205,247 miles 8 hours ago on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 16:35.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Monday 5th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

J120TBA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH JULY 2027205,247 KM
PASSED25TH JUNE 20255TH JULY 2026201,969 KM
PASSED3RD JULY 20245TH JULY 2025197,633 KM
PASSED29TH JUNE 20235TH JULY 2024193,439 KM
FAILED23RD JUNE 2023193,297 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND JUNE 20225TH JULY 2023187,895 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage Steering Rack Leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Repairs To Rear Sills Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Brake Pipes Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED24TH JUNE 20215TH JULY 2022183,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. ADVISORY - Under Vehicle Under Body Sealed
PASSED6TH JULY 20205TH JULY 2021177,550 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Floor To Sill Badly Corroded, Outside Any Prescribed Area
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED3RD JULY 2020177,542 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Floor To Sill Badly Corroded, Outside Any Prescribed Area
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JULY 201910TH JANUARY 2021172,496 KM
FAILED4TH JULY 2019172,389 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JULY 20188TH JULY 2019169,672 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH JUNE 20178TH JULY 2018167,918 KM
PASSED24TH JUNE 20168TH JULY 2017165,703 KM
PASSED9TH JULY 20158TH JULY 2016163,532 MI
FAILED18TH JUNE 2015163,507 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201426TH FEBRUARY 2015162,441 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201228TH AUGUST 2013159,060 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201110TH APRIL 2012154,122 KM
PASSED30TH MARCH 201029TH MARCH 2011149,330 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 200917TH MARCH 2010147,932 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Damage (6.1.a.1)
FAILED17TH MARCH 2009147,930 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Damage (6.1.a.1)
PASSED13TH MARCH 200816TH MARCH 2009143,662 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Not In Good Working Order But Not Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Not In Good Working Order But Not Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Knock On Steering.
PASSED15TH MARCH 200716TH MARCH 2008134,454 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 200616TH MARCH 2007117,024 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J120TBA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

J120TBA MOT Comments

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J120TBA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 205,247 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,037 miles

J120TBA FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration J120TBA was manufactured on Wednesday 30th December 1992 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 205,247 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 6,037 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J120TBA has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 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 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does J120TBA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 J120TBA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J120TBA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 J120TBA does have Tax. Read more

When does J120TBA Tax expire?

The current Tax for J120TBA will expire in 8 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 J120TBA MOT expire?

The current MOT for J120TBA will expire in 1 year on Monday 5th July 2027. Read more

When did J120TBA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J120TBA was on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 16:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J120TBA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for J120TBA 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 J120TBA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for J120TBA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J120TBA?

J120TBA is registered as a 1992 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has J120TBA done?

The odometer reading for J120TBA at the last MOT in June 2026 was 205,247 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 6,037 miles per year. Read more

How old is J120TBA?

The vehicle J120TBA was manufactured in 1992 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th December 1992. Read more

What colour is J120TBA?

The official colour of J120TBA is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does J120TBA have?

J120TBA has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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