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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T23 MWBMOT history

T23 MWB is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,110 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MWB was last recorded at 61,110 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,490 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,620 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,110 miles
  • 2025 – 52,490 miles
  • 2024 – 46,695 miles
  • 2022 – 44,970 miles
  • 2021 – 42,652 miles
  • 2014 – 22,000 miles
  • 2013 – 20,022 miles
  • 2011 – 17,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covering location

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    885488050266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,110 miles (+8,620)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,110 miles
    Test number
    437990458517
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass52,490 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    638574570766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    497819648297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,693 miles (+1,723)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    443367081228
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,970 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    181023849989
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covering location (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail44,928 miles (+2,276)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,928 miles
    Test number
    603117892072
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covering location (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,652 miles (+20,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    276201093330
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass22,000 miles (+625)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    145089754212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  10. Pass21,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,375 miles
    Test number
    136963004408
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  11. Fail21,375 miles (+1,353)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,375 miles
    Test number
    117093104464
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass20,022 miles (+2,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,022 miles
    Test number
    556627603019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass17,988 miles (+5,049)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,988 miles
    Test number
    748509441389
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs becoming pitted on outer edge

  14. Pass12,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,939 miles
    Test number
    128402711486
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T23 MWB

Does T23 MWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MWB is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 MWB?
The MOT on T23 MWB is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MWB done?
T23 MWB was recorded at 61,110 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has T23 MWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MWB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 MWB 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 MWB find?
T23 MWB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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