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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T273 BLRMOT history

T273 BLR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
46,439 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 BLR was last recorded at 46,439 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,854 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,585 miles
Average per year
1,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,439 miles
  • 2025 – 43,854 miles
  • 2024 – 43,434 miles
  • 2023 – 43,412 miles
  • 2022 – 43,410 miles
  • 2020 – 43,369 miles
  • 2019 – 42,439 miles
  • 2018 – 41,625 miles
  • 2017 – 40,483 miles
  • 2016 – 38,991 miles
  • 2015 – 37,712 miles
  • 2014 – 36,022 miles
  • 2013 – 34,584 miles
  • 2012 – 33,189 miles
  • 2011 – 32,056 miles
  • 2010 – 30,736 miles
  • 2009 – 28,887 miles
  • 2008 – 26,822 miles
  • 2007 – 25,586 miles
  • 2006 – 23,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,439 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily undersealed .

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,439 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,439 miles
    Test number
    709785241243
    • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily undersealed .

  2. Pass43,854 miles (+420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,854 miles
    Test number
    350179920132
    • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily undersealed

  3. Pass43,434 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    450825653761
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail43,424 miles (+12)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    313366045799
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass43,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    233803587526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail43,412 miles (+2)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    517667529543
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,410 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,410 miles
    Test number
    830028510098
    • AdvisoryFloor, chassis and suspension components corroded

  8. Pass43,369 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    604815612522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,439 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    786220318568
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded front to rear

  10. Pass41,625 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    819915671175
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

  11. Pass40,483 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    931852413635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,991 miles (+1,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,991 miles
    Test number
    771468694251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass37,712 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    926740345101
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass36,022 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    307268144111
    • NoteFront lower w/bone suspension arms corroded
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear chassis corroded
    • NoteN/s rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight play n/s front a/roll bar link arm

  15. Fail36,022 miles (+1,438)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    357197844145
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront lower w/bone suspension arms corroded
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear chassis corroded
    • NoteN/s rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteSlight play n/s front a/roll bar link arm

  16. Pass34,584 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    436319903112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,189 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    569422612131
    • NoteSurface corrosion to all underside components

  18. Fail33,189 miles (+1,133)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    399947702152
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to all underside components

  19. Pass32,056 miles (+1,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,056 miles
    Test number
    597388001168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth Rear brake discs are pitted

  20. Pass30,736 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    103729300199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,887 miles (+2,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,887 miles
    Test number
    243495709476
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass26,822 miles (+1,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,822 miles
    Test number
    652849508164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass25,586 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,586 miles
    Test number
    703578907187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,438 miles
    Test number
    750560116100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 BLR

Does T273 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 BLR is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T273 BLR?
The MOT on T273 BLR is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 BLR done?
T273 BLR was recorded at 46,439 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,148 miles a year.
Has T273 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 BLR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T273 BLR 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 T273 BLR find?
T273 BLR passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle is heavily undersealed ..

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