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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T226 AKOMOT history

T226 AKO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 65,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,141 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 AKO was last recorded at 65,141 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,141 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,141 miles
  • 2025 – 65,029 miles
  • 2024 – 64,974 miles
  • 2023 – 64,915 miles
  • 2022 – 64,616 miles
  • 2021 – 64,409 miles
  • 2020 – 64,232 miles
  • 2019 – 63,852 miles
  • 2018 – 63,654 miles
  • 2017 – 63,343 miles
  • 2016 – 62,791 miles
  • 2015 – 62,272 miles
  • 2014 – 61,758 miles
  • 2013 – 61,103 miles
  • 2012 – 60,328 miles
  • 2011 – 58,666 miles
  • 2010 – 56,535 miles
  • 2009 – 54,895 miles
  • 2008 – 52,499 miles
  • 2007 – 47,722 miles
  • 2006 – 33,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,141 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    362320958888
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail65,141 miles (+112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    249554977774
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,029 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    296424140396
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail65,028 miles (+54)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    718594079327
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,974 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    556014257414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryMid to rear exhaust flange in poor condition

  6. Pass64,915 miles (+299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    100668848241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll supspesion parts rusty

  7. Pass64,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    954739560129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail64,616 miles (+207)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    557537209047
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass64,409 miles (+177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    462071535809
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,232 miles (+380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    504779629494
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,852 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    952960592436
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  12. Fail63,852 miles (+198)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    107571601066
    • DangerousFront Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  13. Pass63,654 miles (+311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    201283264967
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass63,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    949180218871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  15. Fail63,343 miles (+552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    175006831643
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  16. Pass62,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    694150863653
    • AdvisoryNearside door sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Fail62,789 miles (+517)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    242074389933
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside door sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Pass62,272 miles (+514)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    897602595069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,758 miles (+655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    128453484029
    • NoteGenral corrotion to both sub frames and suspention parts.

  20. Pass61,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    927528993008
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  21. Fail61,093 miles (+765)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,093 miles
    Test number
    598268693002
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass60,328 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    159767702116
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteBattery inscure

  23. Fail60,324 miles (+1,658)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    175617102114
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteBattery inscure

  24. Pass58,666 miles (+2,131)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    477081101177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of the vehicle

  25. Pass56,535 miles (+1,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    322271010147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  26. Pass54,895 miles (+2,396)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    863333919157
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAirbag warning light remains on
    • NoteBoth centre chassis rails damaged

  27. Pass52,499 miles (+4,777)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    362295508107
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON
    • NoteN/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS RAILS HAVE DAMAGE
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE HAS DAMAGE

  28. Pass47,722 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,722 miles
    Test number
    462336207238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,191 miles (+13,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    944265997171
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass33,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,278 miles
    Test number
    744529396119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 AKO

Does T226 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 AKO is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 AKO?
The MOT on T226 AKO is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 AKO done?
T226 AKO was recorded at 65,141 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
Has T226 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 AKO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T226 AKO 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 T226 AKO find?
T226 AKO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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