Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T257 DBFMOT history
T257 DBF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 52,031 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T257 DBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T257 DBF was last recorded at 52,031 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,923 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 108 miles
- Average per year
- 848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,031 miles
- 2025 – 51,923 miles
- 2024 – 51,669 miles
- 2023 – 51,467 miles
- 2022 – 51,052 miles
- 2021 – 50,389 miles
- 2020 – 49,580 miles
- 2019 – 48,445 miles
- 2018 – 46,909 miles
- 2017 – 45,310 miles
- 2016 – 45,280 miles
- 2015 – 43,510 miles
- 2014 – 42,303 miles
- 2013 – 41,793 miles
- 2012 – 41,663 miles
- 2011 – 41,381 miles
- 2010 – 41,090 miles
- 2009 – 40,530 miles
- 2008 – 39,330 miles
- 2007 – 35,785 miles
- 2006 – 35,109 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,031 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Car has under and over covers can not see all compoments.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,031 miles (+108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 52,031 miles
- Test number
- 193358091993
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass51,923 miles (+254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 51,923 miles
- Test number
- 492639836028
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass51,669 miles (+202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 51,669 miles
- Test number
- 344327276857
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass51,467 miles (+415)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 51,467 miles
- Test number
- 605709614367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass51,052 miles (+663)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 51,052 miles
- Test number
- 148587458477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,389 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 50,389 miles
- Test number
- 942201553122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,371 miles (+791)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,371 miles
- Test number
- 675367823553
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,580 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2021
- Odometer
- 49,580 miles
- Test number
- 940382731238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,560 miles (+1,115)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,560 miles
- Test number
- 804956842765
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass48,445 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,445 miles
- Test number
- 903444999993
- AdvisoryCar has under and over covers can not see all compoments.
Fail48,440 miles (+1,531)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,440 miles
- Test number
- 185509312071
- 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))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCar has under and over covers can not see all compoments.
Pass46,909 miles (+1,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 46,909 miles
- Test number
- 220347001665
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCar has under covers can not see all compoments
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass45,310 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,310 miles
- Test number
- 599216100199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracks on inner sidewall - no cords exposed
Fail45,280 miles (+1,770)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,280 miles
- Test number
- 802595717309
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass43,510 miles (+1,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 43,510 miles
- Test number
- 247067470580
- AdvisoryHand brake just passed limit
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
Pass42,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 42,303 miles
- Test number
- 185093194211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,303 miles (+510)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,303 miles
- Test number
- 647883094238
- Repaired at testHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
Fail41,793 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,793 miles
- Test number
- 519536923229
- Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass41,793 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,793 miles
- Test number
- 639226123235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,663 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,663 miles
- Test number
- 345421502453
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Pass41,663 miles (+282)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,663 miles
- Test number
- 929421202258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,381 miles (+291)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,381 miles
- Test number
- 429623711269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 41,090 miles
- Test number
- 204948200267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,090 miles (+560)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,090 miles
- Test number
- 754998800280
- Repaired at testRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass40,530 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 40,530 miles
- Test number
- 343354609256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,330 miles (+3,545)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,330 miles
- Test number
- 932826008204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,785 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 35,785 miles
- Test number
- 384878417413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,109 miles
- Test number
- 651534616256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T257 DBF
- Does T257 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 DBF is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T257 DBF?
- The MOT on T257 DBF is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T257 DBF done?
- T257 DBF was recorded at 52,031 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 848 miles a year.
- Has T257 DBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T257 DBF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on T257 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 T257 DBF find?
- T257 DBF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: general underbody corrosion; under trays fitted.
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