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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T221 MABMOT history

T221 MAB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 34,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,135 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 MAB was last recorded at 34,135 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 9,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,918 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,217 miles
Average per year
1,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,135 miles
  • 2025 – 24,918 miles
  • 2024 – 18,810 miles
  • 2022 – 17,508 miles
  • 2021 – 15,151 miles
  • 2020 – 14,361 miles
  • 2019 – 12,847 miles
  • 2018 – 12,847 miles
  • 2017 – 12,811 miles
  • 2016 – 12,786 miles
  • 2015 – 12,727 miles
  • 2014 – 12,664 miles
  • 2013 – 12,611 miles
  • 2012 – 12,559 miles
  • 2011 – 12,268 miles
  • 2010 – 12,179 miles
  • 2009 – 12,065 miles
  • 2008 – 11,981 miles
  • 2007 – 11,886 miles
  • 2006 – 10,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,135 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,135 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,135 miles
    Test number
    619207251180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,918 miles (+649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    661497346543
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEOBD not compatible with this vehicle for emissions purposes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal throughout
  3. Fail24,269 miles (+5,459)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    923987171258
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEOBD reader not compatible with this vehicle, engine at working temperature, engine speed visually monitored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied throughout
  4. Pass18,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    18,810 miles
    Test number
    843980933696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail18,810 miles (+1,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,810 miles
    Test number
    545756741244
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass17,508 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    17,508 miles
    Test number
    196381430256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,151 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,151 miles
    Test number
    115122585529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,361 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    14,361 miles
    Test number
    135993590372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,847 miles
    Test number
    830133551494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,847 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    12,847 miles
    Test number
    910317653807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,811 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    12,811 miles
    Test number
    279564833757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,786 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    12,786 miles
    Test number
    635108718649
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass12,727 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,727 miles
    Test number
    115488325117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,664 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,664 miles
    Test number
    958438824104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,611 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,611 miles
    Test number
    855422623171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,559 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,559 miles
    Test number
    746192442115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,268 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,268 miles
    Test number
    786713921185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,179 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,179 miles
    Test number
    112014420142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,065 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,065 miles
    Test number
    701088139133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,981 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,981 miles
    Test number
    923059928197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,886 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,886 miles
    Test number
    541059727127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,664 miles
    Test number
    404624546120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 MAB

Does T221 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T221 MAB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T221 MAB?
The MOT on T221 MAB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T221 MAB done?
T221 MAB was recorded at 34,135 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,186 miles a year.
Has T221 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 MAB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T221 MAB 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 T221 MAB find?
T221 MAB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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