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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T234 CBYMOT history

T234 CBY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
151,473 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T234 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T234 CBY was last recorded at 151,473 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,497 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,976 miles
Average per year
4,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,473 miles
  • 2025 – 142,497 miles
  • 2024 – 142,277 miles
  • 2023 – 135,710 miles
  • 2022 – 133,993 miles
  • 2021 – 133,979 miles
  • 2020 – 133,595 miles
  • 2019 – 128,185 miles
  • 2017 – 122,226 miles
  • 2016 – 116,626 miles
  • 2015 – 109,636 miles
  • 2014 – 103,834 miles
  • 2013 – 98,017 miles
  • 2012 – 92,328 miles
  • 2011 – 86,781 miles
  • 2010 – 79,725 miles
  • 2009 – 72,978 miles
  • 2008 – 65,635 miles
  • 2007 – 57,476 miles
  • 2006 – 56,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,473 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front wing corroded through

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,473 miles (+8,976)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,473 miles
    Test number
    853418516768
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,497 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,497 miles
    Test number
    880708380077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded through

  3. Fail142,346 miles (+69)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,346 miles
    Test number
    571558661055
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • 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))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded through

  4. Fail142,277 miles (+6,567)9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,277 miles
    Test number
    109497289119
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to major blow of exhaust gases. No reading would be given. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both. (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Attachment on link rod. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded located on connection block. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower ball joint covers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower ball joint covers perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass135,710 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    250869305374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,993 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    150842128670
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,987 miles (+8)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,987 miles
    Test number
    381245490970
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail133,979 miles (+384)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,979 miles
    Test number
    812683913401
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass133,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    744562268619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail133,595 miles (+705)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    382003468118
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    208794001780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail132,890 miles (+4,705)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    258646358364
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,185 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    144208847305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,226 miles
    Test number
    795822144206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,226 miles (+5,600)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,226 miles
    Test number
    707716150806
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass116,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,626 miles
    Test number
    811102039755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,626 miles (+6,990)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,626 miles
    Test number
    671775173813
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass109,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,636 miles
    Test number
    576751164424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,635 miles (+5,801)3 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,635 miles
    Test number
    708093537594
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  20. Pass103,834 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,834 miles
    Test number
    866283184297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,017 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    879584383230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,328 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    346846982277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass86,781 miles (+7,056)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    877086081245
    • NoteOffside brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads

  24. Pass79,725 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,725 miles
    Test number
    873905490249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,978 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    263569889255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    363131998256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,635 miles (+8,159)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    294531998215
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass57,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    862098097225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,475 miles (+765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,475 miles
    Test number
    504518097245
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  30. Pass56,710 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    56,710 miles
    Test number
    522981746354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,709 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,709 miles
    Test number
    604319336377
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

Questions about T234 CBY

Does T234 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T234 CBY expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T234 CBY?
The MOT on T234 CBY expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T234 CBY done?
T234 CBY was recorded at 151,473 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
Has T234 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T234 CBY has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T234 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 T234 CBY find?
T234 CBY failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside rear rear reflector missing; offside rear rear reflector missing, and 1 more.

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