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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T282 FANMOT history

T282 FAN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,496 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T282 FAN
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T282 FAN was last recorded at 108,496 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2018: 77,605 miles, lower than 114,053 miles on 24 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,786 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,710 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,496 miles
  • 2025 – 105,786 miles
  • 2024 – 103,852 miles
  • 2023 – 100,966 miles
  • 2022 – 98,367 miles
  • 2021 – 98,166 miles
  • 2020 – 94,410 miles
  • 2019 – 85,688 miles
  • 2018 – 77,605 miles
  • 2017 – 72,386 miles
  • 2016 – 67,139 miles
  • 2015 – 63,412 miles
  • 2014 – 59,553 miles
  • 2013 – 54,319 miles
  • 2012 – 44,239 miles
  • 2011 – 42,800 miles
  • 2010 – 40,925 miles
  • 2009 – 38,510 miles
  • 2008 – 35,130 miles
  • 2007 – 31,944 miles
  • 2006 – 29,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Inner brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,496 miles
    Test number
    222228545611
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,496 miles (+2,710)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,496 miles
    Test number
    305230418413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,786 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    897394735070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass103,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    591811094804
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail103,852 miles (+2,886)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    605987230985
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass100,966 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    289708229528
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,367 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,367 miles
    Test number
    531567558049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,166 miles (+3,756)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    271950369336
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass94,410 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    543983013013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,404 miles (+8,716)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    461012602657
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass85,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    586277066898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,688 miles (+8,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    875347205238
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,605 miles (-36,448)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,605 miles
    Test number
    364948338532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,053 miles (+41,667)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    294934304848
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass72,386 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,386 miles
    Test number
    191939544496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,374 miles (+5,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,374 miles
    Test number
    120264962462
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,139 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    254787782811
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail67,113 miles (+3,701)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,113 miles
    Test number
    431212091559
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass63,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    268405485495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,411 miles (+3,858)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    417995585120
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,553 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    425837544167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,551 miles (+5,232)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    249052244141
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,319 miles (+10,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    806510183046
    • NoteO/s/r brake caliper damp further investigation needed

  24. Pass44,239 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    845377282057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,800 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,800 miles
    Test number
    105419581484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,925 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    280656510164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,510 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,510 miles
    Test number
    703025729162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,130 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    110493828147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,944 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,944 miles
    Test number
    650690517182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    340240736142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T282 FAN

Does T282 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T282 FAN is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T282 FAN?
The MOT on T282 FAN is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T282 FAN done?
T282 FAN was recorded at 108,496 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has T282 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T282 FAN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T282 FAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T282 FAN find?
T282 FAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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