MAZDA MX-5 J296NLU has 26 MOTs

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This 1991 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 81,962 miles 3 months ago on Saturday 28th February 2026 at 12:46.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 27th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

J296NLU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202781,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202526TH FEBRUARY 202623,318 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202416TH FEBRUARY 202511,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 20242,573 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202225TH JANUARY 2023254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2022254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2022233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2022218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JULY 201711TH JULY 2018287,206 KM
PASSED10TH MARCH 201627TH MARCH 2017276,096 KM
FAILED2ND MARCH 2016276,088 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED14TH MARCH 201527TH MARCH 2016270,334 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED28TH MARCH 201427TH MARCH 2015267,743 KM
FAILED27TH MARCH 2014267,743 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH MARCH 201326TH MARCH 2014256,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Poor Condition
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED14TH MARCH 2013256,229 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Poor Condition
  10. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED8TH MARCH 20127TH MARCH 2013243,529 KM
FAILED7TH MARCH 2012243,525 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201010TH NOVEMBER 2011225,662 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2010225,662 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 200921ST DECEMBER 2010202,189 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2009202,189 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 200821ST DECEMBER 2009174,405 KM
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 200714TH NOVEMBER 2008143,499 KM
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 2007143,495 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 200618TH OCTOBER 2007119,761 KM
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J296NLU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

J296NLU MOT Comments

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J296NLU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 81,962 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,342 miles

J296NLU FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration J296NLU was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 81,962 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 2,342 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 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J296NLU has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 46 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 20 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 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does J296NLU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 J296NLU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J296NLU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 J296NLU does have Tax. Read more

When does J296NLU Tax expire?

The current Tax for J296NLU will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 J296NLU MOT expire?

The current MOT for J296NLU will expire in 9 months on Saturday 27th February 2027. Read more

When did J296NLU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J296NLU was on Saturday 28th February 2026 at 12:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J296NLU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for J296NLU we can see 16 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 J296NLU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for J296NLU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J296NLU?

J296NLU is registered as a 1991 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has J296NLU done?

The odometer reading for J296NLU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 81,962 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 2,342 miles per year. Read more

How old is J296NLU?

The vehicle J296NLU was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st August 1991. Read more

What colour is J296NLU?

The official colour of J296NLU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does J296NLU have?

J296NLU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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