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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T248 FANMOT history

T248 FAN is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,255 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T248 FAN was last recorded at 98,255 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,604 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
1,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,255 miles
  • 2025 – 97,604 miles
  • 2024 – 96,555 miles
  • 2023 – 96,175 miles
  • 2022 – 95,528 miles
  • 2021 – 95,224 miles
  • 2020 – 94,679 miles
  • 2019 – 94,063 miles
  • 2018 – 90,238 miles
  • 2016 – 89,758 miles
  • 2015 – 89,368 miles
  • 2014 – 87,668 miles
  • 2013 – 85,002 miles
  • 2012 – 84,530 miles
  • 2011 – 84,052 miles
  • 2010 – 83,197 miles
  • 2009 – 79,021 miles
  • 2008 – 74,627 miles
  • 2007 – 70,136 miles
  • 2006 – 63,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,255 miles

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,255 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,255 miles
    Test number
    277543101279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,604 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    377705445756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,555 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    202741231679
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

  4. Fail96,555 miles (+380)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    325844045173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

  5. Pass96,175 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    316173251351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail96,135 miles (+607)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    147251628763
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel

  7. Pass95,528 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,528 miles
    Test number
    646437469139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,500 miles (+276)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,500 miles
    Test number
    173529714289
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    833529399106
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail95,224 miles (+545)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    135583181494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass94,679 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    720561069343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,063 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    110111501975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail94,060 miles (+3,822)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    683622279722
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass90,238 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    990576546805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,235 miles (+477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    920921862711
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass89,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    779980697815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake weak but passed

  17. Fail89,758 miles (+390)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    567598508845
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass89,368 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,368 miles
    Test number
    665999185194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,353 miles (+1,685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    329537985151
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass87,668 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,668 miles
    Test number
    748790044179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    547154243151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail85,002 miles (+472)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    937374443192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass84,530 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    418913142148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,052 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    237575641145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,197 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    151102210122
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass83,197 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    293842710129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,021 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    362317519180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass79,021 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    724237019195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass74,627 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    284590828127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,136 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    902960537120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass63,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    861216936132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 FAN

Does T248 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T248 FAN is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T248 FAN?
The MOT on T248 FAN is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T248 FAN done?
T248 FAN was recorded at 98,255 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,728 miles a year.
Has T248 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 FAN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T248 FAN 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 T248 FAN find?
T248 FAN passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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