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Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,490 cc

T281 UBAMOT history

T281 UBA is a blue and silver petrol Mazda MPV first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,309 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MPV
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 UBA was last recorded at 100,309 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,301 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,309 miles
  • 2024 – 99,811 miles
  • 2023 – 99,767 miles
  • 2022 – 98,273 miles
  • 2021 – 96,238 miles
  • 2020 – 93,253 miles
  • 2019 – 89,541 miles
  • 2018 – 86,040 miles
  • 2017 – 80,933 miles
  • 2016 – 75,459 miles
  • 2011 – 70,064 miles
  • 2009 – 66,474 miles
  • 2008 – 62,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,309 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks, offside rear number plate not working, residue on outer surface of both front headlights.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both os+ns.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,309 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    390592574718
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks, offside rear number plate not working, residue on outer surface of both front headlights.

  2. Fail100,301 miles (+490)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    852308297774
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill holed in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill holed in centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks, offside rear number plate not working, residue on outer surface of both front headlights.

  3. Pass99,811 miles (+44)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    504673175895
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed underbody (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,767 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,767 miles
    Test number
    808545062152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,764 miles (+8)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    220980778591
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail99,756 miles (+1,483)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,756 miles
    Test number
    758811237543
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both os+ns. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,273 miles (+2,035)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    226809866377
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass96,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    580408058756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail96,238 miles (+2,985)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    661402117549
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass93,253 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    338734214568
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail93,253 miles (+3,712)1 dangerous1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    344765876103
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass89,541 miles (+3,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    456372496309
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,040 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    137986653602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,036 miles (+5,103)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    491456842892
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  15. Pass80,933 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    669345561254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    182918577716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,599 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,599 km
    Test number
    888517393101
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass74,599 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,599 km
    Test number
    969077593184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,064 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    986696531113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,474 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    874431259308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    672971218393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 UBA

Does T281 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 UBA is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T281 UBA?
The MOT on T281 UBA is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 UBA done?
T281 UBA was recorded at 100,309 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has T281 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 UBA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T281 UBA 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 T281 UBA find?
T281 UBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: engine oil leaks, offside rear number plate not working, residue on outer surface of both front headlights..

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