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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T23 CLPMOT history

T23 CLP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,931 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 CLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 CLP was last recorded at 110,931 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,440 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
5,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,931 miles
  • 2025 – 109,440 miles
  • 2024 – 108,010 miles
  • 2023 – 106,444 miles
  • 2022 – 105,268 miles
  • 2021 – 99,390 miles
  • 2020 – 87,007 miles
  • 2019 – 79,246 miles
  • 2018 – 76,822 miles
  • 2017 – 72,799 miles
  • 2016 – 69,957 miles
  • 2015 – 62,969 miles
  • 2014 – 53,039 miles
  • 2013 – 42,432 miles
  • 2012 – 40,526 miles
  • 2011 – 35,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,931 miles
  • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,931 miles (+1,491)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,931 miles
    Test number
    864997404674
    • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,440 miles (+1,430)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,440 miles
    Test number
    891661240908
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under body

  3. Pass108,010 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,010 miles
    Test number
    675391273627
    • AdvisoryUnder body age related corrosion

  4. Pass106,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    252357175580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,444 miles (+1,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    369341272757
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken @ top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,268 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,268 miles
    Test number
    657708822054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,259 miles (+5,869)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    353224659870
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass99,390 miles (+12,383)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    142627790187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,007 miles (+7,761)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    962883661438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,246 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    721006982238
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,822 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    315496822529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,799 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    798457000956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,957 miles (+6,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    725618315637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass62,969 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    547592055066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,039 miles (+10,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,039 miles
    Test number
    846385354017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass42,432 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    539873173020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    667129002221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail40,526 miles (+4,628)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    795019402265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,898 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,898 miles
    Test number
    427378201200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail35,869 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    265719191100
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T23 CLP

Does T23 CLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 CLP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 CLP?
The MOT on T23 CLP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 CLP done?
T23 CLP was recorded at 110,931 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
Has T23 CLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 CLP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T23 CLP 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 CLP find?
T23 CLP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower dust covers; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting.

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