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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T165 AKNMOT history

T165 AKN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
143,720 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 AKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 AKN was last recorded at 143,720 miles on 20 May 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,647 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
3,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,720 miles
  • 2025 – 136,033 miles
  • 2024 – 135,879 miles
  • 2023 – 135,014 miles
  • 2022 – 134,398 miles
  • 2021 – 133,364 miles
  • 2020 – 132,141 miles
  • 2019 – 131,564 miles
  • 2018 – 129,705 miles
  • 2017 – 127,660 miles
  • 2016 – 127,470 miles
  • 2015 – 125,675 miles
  • 2014 – 124,798 miles
  • 2013 – 123,737 miles
  • 2012 – 122,891 miles
  • 2011 – 121,897 miles
  • 2010 – 120,686 miles
  • 2009 – 115,064 miles
  • 2008 – 102,608 miles
  • 2007 – 88,106 miles
  • 2006 – 71,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,720 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Covers impede parts of the inspection.

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,720 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,720 miles
    Test number
    789085477399
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,647 miles (+7,614)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,647 miles
    Test number
    117997830472
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,033 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,033 miles
    Test number
    227624891829
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  4. Pass135,879 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    190265508545
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  5. Pass135,014 miles (+616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    982398828973
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  6. Pass134,398 miles (+1,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,398 miles
    Test number
    145097131656
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroding.

  7. Pass133,364 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,364 miles
    Test number
    753306608228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,141 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    474737271888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,564 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,564 miles
    Test number
    511066971057
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  10. Pass129,705 miles (+2,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,705 miles
    Test number
    265808482216
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  11. Pass127,660 miles (+190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    332606697686
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar vertical link.

  12. Pass127,470 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    353609195702
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.

  13. Pass125,675 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    819942245174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail125,670 miles (+872)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,670 miles
    Test number
    218531945110
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail124,798 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,798 miles
    Test number
    137548544122
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteCorrosion in exhaust system
    • NoteSlight corrosiom to underside

  16. Pass124,798 miles (+1,061)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    124,798 miles
    Test number
    418388844156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteCorrosion in exhaust system
    • NoteSlight corrosiom to underside

  17. Pass123,737 miles (+846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    135563323188
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  18. Pass122,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    377532642166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,891 miles (+994)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    179336532135
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront pads on 3.5 mm

  20. Pass121,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    225826931187
    • NoteFront pads on 3.5 mm

  21. Fail121,897 miles (+1,211)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    346876531104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront pads on 3.5 mm

  22. Pass120,686 miles (+5,622)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    660813630168
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  23. Pass115,064 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    115,064 miles
    Test number
    141342519141
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished.

  24. Fail115,064 miles (+12,456)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,064 miles
    Test number
    441911519160
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished.

  25. Fail102,608 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    370979608115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome deteriation in both side rear brake disc's

  26. Pass102,608 miles (+14,502)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    621959008169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome deteriation in both side rear brake disc's

  27. Pass88,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    272743717110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail88,106 miles (+16,265)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    614853017171
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass71,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    983960916155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 AKN

Does T165 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 AKN is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 AKN?
The MOT on T165 AKN is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 AKN done?
T165 AKN was recorded at 143,720 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,579 miles a year.
Has T165 AKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 AKN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T165 AKN 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 T165 AKN find?
T165 AKN passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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