Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T253 DBFMOT history
T253 DBF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,302 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T253 DBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T253 DBF was last recorded at 102,302 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,765 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,537 miles
- Average per year
- 3,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,302 miles
- 2024 – 99,765 miles
- 2023 – 98,586 miles
- 2022 – 97,764 miles
- 2021 – 94,532 miles
- 2020 – 92,488 miles
- 2019 – 90,716 miles
- 2018 – 87,695 miles
- 2017 – 87,685 miles
- 2016 – 86,281 miles
- 2015 – 84,425 miles
- 2014 – 82,146 miles
- 2013 – 77,055 miles
- 2012 – 70,806 miles
- 2011 – 68,668 miles
- 2010 – 65,371 miles
- 2009 – 62,524 miles
- 2008 – 58,445 miles
- 2007 – 54,236 miles
- 2006 – 40,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,302 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust flange corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,302 miles (+2,537)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,302 miles
- Test number
- 468610728174
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,765 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,765 miles
- Test number
- 264441585733
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded
Fail99,765 miles (+1,179)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,765 miles
- Test number
- 711600529533
- DangerousNearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded
Pass98,586 miles (+822)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 98,586 miles
- Test number
- 432544813064
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,764 miles (+3,232)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 97,764 miles
- Test number
- 901198407432
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,532 miles (+2,044)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,532 miles
- Test number
- 917864728707
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass92,488 miles (+1,772)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,488 miles
- Test number
- 888982834592
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,716 miles
- Test number
- 311364977003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,715 miles (+3,020)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,715 miles
- Test number
- 139988422084
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,695 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 87,695 miles
- Test number
- 791028965742
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,685 miles (+1,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 87,685 miles
- Test number
- 486468127242
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within legal limit (8.3.1a)
Pass86,281 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,281 miles
- Test number
- 846951989469
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)
Fail86,267 miles (+1,842)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,267 miles
- Test number
- 198891210463
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)
Pass84,425 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,425 miles
- Test number
- 768863964577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,409 miles (+2,263)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,409 miles
- Test number
- 827826876826
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass82,146 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 82,146 miles
- Test number
- 626491034236
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail82,143 miles (+5,088)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,143 miles
- Test number
- 566160434267
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass77,055 miles (+6,249)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,055 miles
- Test number
- 625552253285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,806 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,806 miles
- Test number
- 128698542227
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,668 miles (+3,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,668 miles
- Test number
- 759448651287
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,371 miles (+2,847)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,371 miles
- Test number
- 501387490100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,524 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,524 miles
- Test number
- 972296199145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,445 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 58,445 miles
- Test number
- 532350018142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,236 miles (+13,684)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,236 miles
- Test number
- 930821707179
- NoteOil leak
Pass40,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,552 miles
- Test number
- 761273326135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T253 DBF
- Does T253 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 DBF is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T253 DBF?
- The MOT on T253 DBF is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T253 DBF done?
- T253 DBF was recorded at 102,302 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,101 miles a year.
- Has T253 DBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T253 DBF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T253 DBF 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 T253 DBF find?
- T253 DBF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower on both sides, and 2 more.
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