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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T230 CBYMOT history

T230 CBY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,744 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 CBY was last recorded at 163,744 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,740 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,744 miles
  • 2025 – 159,501 miles
  • 2024 – 151,514 miles
  • 2023 – 143,419 miles
  • 2022 – 135,371 miles
  • 2021 – 126,674 miles
  • 2020 – 124,611 miles
  • 2019 – 118,258 miles
  • 2018 – 113,515 miles
  • 2017 – 105,345 miles
  • 2016 – 93,644 miles
  • 2015 – 76,117 miles
  • 2014 – 54,727 miles
  • 2013 – 39,292 miles
  • 2012 – 38,968 miles
  • 2011 – 38,201 miles
  • 2010 – 37,762 miles
  • 2009 – 36,483 miles
  • 2008 – 34,131 miles
  • 2007 – 33,408 miles
  • 2006 – 32,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,744 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,744 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,744 miles
    Test number
    870064081037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,740 miles (+4,239)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,740 miles
    Test number
    473848273204
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,501 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,501 miles
    Test number
    134321645108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,514 miles (+8,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,514 miles
    Test number
    772381000769
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,419 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,419 miles
    Test number
    250909179141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    546226611944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,371 miles (+8,697)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    281842120051
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,674 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,674 miles
    Test number
    219310880402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,611 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,611 miles
    Test number
    599927346181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,258 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,258 miles
    Test number
    804865617283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,515 miles (+8,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    279967781806
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass105,345 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,345 miles
    Test number
    648657828259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,644 miles (+17,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    619831738097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass76,117 miles (+21,390)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    469484845020
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s outer sill starting to corrode

  15. Pass54,727 miles (+15,435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    729923944034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,292 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,292 miles
    Test number
    489763643082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,968 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,968 miles
    Test number
    378094742091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    357389831032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,201 miles (+439)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    139999631077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass37,762 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    603252740094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,483 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    863020649035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,131 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    491195648052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,408 miles (+821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    903103647081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    161470146408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T230 CBY

Does T230 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T230 CBY is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T230 CBY?
The MOT on T230 CBY is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T230 CBY done?
T230 CBY was recorded at 163,744 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,556 miles a year.
Has T230 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 CBY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T230 CBY 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 T230 CBY find?
T230 CBY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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