MAZDA MX-5 M31JAP has 27 MOTs

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This 1994 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 88,587 miles 3 days ago on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 09:30.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 30th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

M31JAP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH MAY 202788,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED31ST MAY 202530TH MAY 202676,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH APRIL 202426TH APRIL 202564,702 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 202324TH MARCH 202453,631 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 20227TH JUNE 202340,892 MI
FAILED8TH JUNE 202240,892 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202131ST MAY 202237,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED1ST JUNE 202137,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. PRS - Front Registration Plate Missing (0.1 (a))
PASSED25TH APRIL 201824TH APRIL 201937,491 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 201837,485 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED30TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201832,129 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201628TH JUNE 201735,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED22ND JUNE 201635,249 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED5TH JUNE 201528TH JUNE 201633,677 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED25TH JUNE 201428TH JUNE 201531,550 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 201431,550 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED30TH MAY 201328TH JUNE 201429,353 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 201327,539 MI
PASSED27TH JUNE 201128TH JUNE 201252,963 MI
FAILED27TH JUNE 201152,963 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED29TH JUNE 201028TH JUNE 201125,389 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20091ST MAY 201023,434 MI
FAILED2ND MAY 200923,434 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED24TH APRIL 200825TH APRIL 200920,200 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 200725TH APRIL 200817,293 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Cracking On Wall/tread
PASSED11TH APRIL 200625TH APRIL 200711,101 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 200611,101 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M31JAP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

M31JAP MOT Comments

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M31JAP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 88,587 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,768 miles

M31JAP FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration M31JAP was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 1994 so it is currently 31 years old. Its colour is Maroon and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 88,587 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 2,768 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M31JAP has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 10 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 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 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does M31JAP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 M31JAP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M31JAP Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 M31JAP does have Tax. Read more

When does M31JAP Tax expire?

The current Tax for M31JAP will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 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 M31JAP MOT expire?

The current MOT for M31JAP will expire in 12 months on Sunday 30th May 2027. Read more

When did M31JAP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M31JAP was on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 09:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M31JAP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for M31JAP we can see 19 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 M31JAP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for M31JAP we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M31JAP?

M31JAP is registered as a 1994 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has M31JAP done?

The odometer reading for M31JAP at the last MOT in May 2026 was 88,587 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 2,768 miles per year. Read more

How old is M31JAP?

The vehicle M31JAP was manufactured in 1994 so it is currently 31 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th August 1994. Read more

What colour is M31JAP?

The official colour of M31JAP is recorded as Maroon. Read more

What engine does M31JAP have?

M31JAP has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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