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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

T23 AJLMOT history

T23 AJL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
147,569 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 AJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 AJL was last recorded at 147,569 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,446 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
3,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,569 miles
  • 2022 – 147,446 miles
  • 2020 – 146,506 miles
  • 2019 – 145,727 miles
  • 2018 – 139,017 miles
  • 2017 – 135,455 miles
  • 2016 – 129,787 miles
  • 2015 – 121,460 miles
  • 2014 – 118,331 miles
  • 2013 – 111,881 miles
  • 2012 – 107,533 miles
  • 2011 – 99,087 miles
  • 2010 – 90,956 miles
  • 2009 – 88,892 miles
  • 2008 – 86,980 miles
  • 2007 – 84,688 miles
  • 2006 – 80,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,569 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering/suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded/under sealed
  • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged/corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,569 miles (+123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,569 miles
    Test number
    871250484324
    • AdvisoryAll steering/suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded/under sealed
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged/corroded

  2. Pass147,446 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,446 miles
    Test number
    107002322627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,506 miles (+779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    471728382347
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,727 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,727 miles
    Test number
    844503747002
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  5. Fail145,718 miles (+6,701)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,718 miles
    Test number
    382843574206
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  6. Pass139,017 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,017 miles
    Test number
    645956943649
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyrelow on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail139,015 miles (+3,560)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,015 miles
    Test number
    155433986305
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyrelow on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,455 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,455 miles
    Test number
    487089980508
    • AdvisoryFront suspension generally corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension generally corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail135,453 miles (+5,666)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    182564605441
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension generally corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension generally corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass129,787 miles (+744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,787 miles
    Test number
    277313102581
    • AdvisoryFront suspension general corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension general corrosion
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  11. Fail129,043 miles (+7,583)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    140280360327
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg anti-roll bar prescribed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg anti-roll bar prescribed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension general corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension general corrosion
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  12. Pass121,460 miles (+3,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,460 miles
    Test number
    156287825288
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass118,331 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,331 miles
    Test number
    368742834494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,881 miles (+4,348)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,881 miles
    Test number
    387841443224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres low inner edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion on sills

  15. Fail107,533 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    398295242411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass107,533 miles (+8,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    829135342243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,087 miles (+35)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,087 miles
    Test number
    889029581130
    • NoteFront disc pads low
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen
    • NoteN/s front chassis member corroded
    • NoteO/s front chassis member heavily corroded
    • NoteRear disc pads low

  18. Fail99,052 miles (+4,596)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    228868081160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront disc pads low
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen
    • NoteN/s front chassis member corroded
    • NoteO/s front chassis member heavily corroded
    • NoteRear disc pads low

  19. Pass94,456 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    756021081060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,400 miles (+3,444)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    548327671016
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass90,956 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    330281430174
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail90,955 miles (+2,063)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,955 miles
    Test number
    572620030102
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass88,892 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    574809749128
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side front wheel slightly binding

  24. Fail88,892 miles (+1,912)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    294196849468
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side front wheel slightly binding

  25. Pass86,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    263527228438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,980 miles (+2,292)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    780396218167
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  27. Pass84,688 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    952441847158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,487 miles (+4,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    782014927189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  29. Pass80,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    862523226174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail80,434 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    920513926144
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T23 AJL

Does T23 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 AJL expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 AJL?
The MOT on T23 AJL expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 AJL done?
T23 AJL was recorded at 147,569 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 3,759 miles a year.
Has T23 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 AJL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T23 AJL 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 T23 AJL find?
T23 AJL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: all steering/suspension components corroded; both sills corroded; brake pipes slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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