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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

T16 LAXMOT history

T16 LAX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
41,681 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 LAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 LAX was last recorded at 41,681 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,681 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,681 miles
  • 2025 – 40,553 miles
  • 2024 – 39,558 miles
  • 2023 – 38,502 miles
  • 2022 – 37,098 miles
  • 2021 – 36,642 miles
  • 2020 – 35,920 miles
  • 2019 – 34,133 miles
  • 2018 – 32,989 miles
  • 2017 – 31,556 miles
  • 2016 – 27,535 miles
  • 2014 – 25,072 miles
  • 2013 – 23,488 miles
  • 2012 – 21,223 miles
  • 2011 – 20,443 miles
  • 2010 – 19,905 miles
  • 2009 – 18,650 miles
  • 2008 – 15,941 miles
  • 2006 – 12,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,681 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    285061958497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,681 miles (+29)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    919453444261
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail41,652 miles (+1,099)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    405690045786
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront most suspension arms/hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear most suspension arms/hubs corroded

  4. Fail40,553 miles (+995)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    139268526912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass39,558 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    614651471920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass38,502 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,502 miles
    Test number
    596108449747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,098 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    171413195491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,642 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    384613924855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,920 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    818264398184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,906 miles (+1,773)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    105276831139
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass34,133 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,133 miles
    Test number
    964207718547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,989 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    959000965049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,556 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,556 miles
    Test number
    601472706197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    840923581871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,531 miles (+2,459)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,531 miles
    Test number
    510387274663
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass25,072 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    359275244306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,488 miles (+2,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,488 miles
    Test number
    228354373252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass21,223 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,223 miles
    Test number
    708036472265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,443 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    268852331114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,905 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,905 miles
    Test number
    194456090059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,650 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,650 miles
    Test number
    980609309040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,941 miles (+3,544)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,941 miles
    Test number
    743873338044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  23. Pass12,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,397 miles
    Test number
    883152676190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 LAX

Does T16 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 LAX is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 LAX?
The MOT on T16 LAX is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 LAX done?
T16 LAX was recorded at 41,681 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,479 miles a year.
Has T16 LAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 LAX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 LAX 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 T16 LAX find?
T16 LAX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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