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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T253 FANMOT history

T253 FAN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2026
Mileage
138,392 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 FAN was last recorded at 138,392 miles on 23 May 2025, 9,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,968 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
9,424 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,392 miles
  • 2024 – 128,968 miles
  • 2023 – 123,873 miles
  • 2016 – 123,809 miles
  • 2015 – 121,095 miles
  • 2014 – 116,350 miles
  • 2013 – 112,736 miles
  • 2012 – 108,480 miles
  • 2011 – 103,565 miles
  • 2010 – 98,995 miles
  • 2009 – 95,707 miles
  • 2008 – 91,159 miles
  • 2007 – 85,462 miles
  • 2006 – 79,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWipers poor

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,392 miles (+9,424)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,392 miles
    Test number
    518212538344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  2. Pass128,968 miles (+5,095)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,968 miles
    Test number
    367236540417
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,873 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,873 miles
    Test number
    764171551416
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,869 miles (+60)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,869 miles
    Test number
    550167418937
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,809 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,809 miles
    Test number
    459530603539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,095 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    729006625249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,090 miles (+4,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,090 miles
    Test number
    518065625264
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass116,350 miles (+3,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    559578194137
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroding

  9. Pass112,736 miles (+4,256)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,736 miles
    Test number
    908464303267
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront bumper and bonnet damaged
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteRear outer sills corroded but not holed
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  10. Pass108,480 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    448937522204
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges ond perished
    • NoteRear of exhaust starting to corrode
    • NoteRear outer sills corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  11. Fail108,477 miles (+4,912)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    126686822270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges ond perished
    • NoteRear of exhaust starting to corrode
    • NoteRear outer sills corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  12. Pass103,565 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    878469881166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,564 miles (+4,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    228188181164
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,995 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    471687400276
    • NoteRear of exhaust corroded
    • NoteSills starting to corrode

  15. Fail98,993 miles (+3,286)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,993 miles
    Test number
    272581600245
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear of exhaust corroded
    • NoteSills starting to corrode

  16. Pass95,707 miles (+4,548)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    814434079130
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake discs

  17. Pass91,159 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,159 miles
    Test number
    461460878189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,462 miles (+5,847)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    123201677179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish/crack

  19. Pass79,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    501748586149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T253 FAN

Does T253 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 FAN expired on 24 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 FAN?
The MOT on T253 FAN expired on 24 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 FAN done?
T253 FAN was recorded at 138,392 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has T253 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 FAN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T253 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 T253 FAN find?
T253 FAN passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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