Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc
T23 BNBMOT history
T23 BNB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,229 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 104,229 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,022 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 BNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 BNB was last recorded at 104,229 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,229 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,022 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,229 miles
- 2025 – 101,645 miles
- 2024 – 98,842 miles
- 2023 – 92,703 miles
- 2022 – 90,962 miles
- 2021 – 86,171 miles
- 2020 – 84,916 miles
- 2019 – 82,872 miles
- 2018 – 81,516 miles
- 2017 – 79,938 miles
- 2016 – 78,157 miles
- 2015 – 75,500 miles
- 2014 – 72,629 miles
- 2013 – 69,782 miles
- 2012 – 65,301 miles
- 2011 – 59,233 miles
- 2010 – 54,019 miles
- 2009 – 45,726 miles
- 2008 – 37,865 miles
- 2006 – 25,049 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,229 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear suspension bushes slightly perished .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,229 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 104,229 miles
- Test number
- 273666109046
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail104,229 miles (+2,584)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,229 miles
- Test number
- 259321522993
- DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass101,645 miles (+2,803)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 101,645 miles
- Test number
- 577874646639
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 98,842 miles
- Test number
- 969702631104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,842 miles (+6,139)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,842 miles
- Test number
- 217161868543
- Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))
Pass92,703 miles (+1,741)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,703 miles
- Test number
- 874520778677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,962 miles (+4,791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 90,962 miles
- Test number
- 169301236766
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,171 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 86,171 miles
- Test number
- 740785732388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes slightly perished .
Fail86,171 miles (+1,255)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,171 miles
- Test number
- 268065211607
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes slightly perished .
Pass84,916 miles (+2,044)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,916 miles
- Test number
- 663530210516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,872 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,872 miles
- Test number
- 192156414278
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,870 miles (+1,354)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,870 miles
- Test number
- 382919466710
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,516 miles (+16)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 81,516 miles
- Test number
- 176508763823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail81,500 miles (+1,562)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,500 miles
- Test number
- 514397011050
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 15% (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,938 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,938 miles
- Test number
- 556055016863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,888 miles (+1,731)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,888 miles
- Test number
- 116781479280
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 78,157 miles
- Test number
- 868196805007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,157 miles (+2,657)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,157 miles
- Test number
- 333765541463
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,500 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,500 miles
- Test number
- 167308895410
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,629 miles
- Test number
- 937928094094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,629 miles (+2,847)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,629 miles
- Test number
- 347137094046
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass69,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,782 miles
- Test number
- 888772003100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,781 miles (+4,480)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,781 miles
- Test number
- 697982603107
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass65,301 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,301 miles
- Test number
- 945280792051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,300 miles (+6,067)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,300 miles
- Test number
- 746369382057
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,233 miles
- Test number
- 779154391004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,232 miles (+5,213)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,232 miles
- Test number
- 207214191023
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,019 miles (+8,293)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,019 miles
- Test number
- 593150190030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,726 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,726 miles
- Test number
- 512275509114
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,865 miles (+12,816)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,865 miles
- Test number
- 771757908113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,049 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,049 miles
- Test number
- 352486896238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 BNB
- Does T23 BNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 BNB is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 BNB?
- The MOT on T23 BNB is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 BNB done?
- T23 BNB was recorded at 104,229 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
- Has T23 BNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 BNB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T23 BNB 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 BNB find?
- T23 BNB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy; nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil, and 2 more.
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