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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T293 LKLMOT history

T293 LKL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,275 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 LKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 LKL was last recorded at 154,275 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2007: 58,502 miles, lower than 524,005 miles on 6 Sept 2006.

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
152,884 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
5,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,275 miles
  • 2025 – 152,884 miles
  • 2024 – 151,089 miles
  • 2023 – 148,724 miles
  • 2022 – 142,392 miles
  • 2021 – 136,272 miles
  • 2020 – 132,145 miles
  • 2019 – 125,700 miles
  • 2018 – 120,376 miles
  • 2017 – 114,959 miles
  • 2016 – 110,688 miles
  • 2015 – 105,143 miles
  • 2014 – 101,059 miles
  • 2013 – 92,728 miles
  • 2012 – 82,325 miles
  • 2011 – 76,955 miles
  • 2010 – 71,820 miles
  • 2009 – 64,350 miles
  • 2008 – 59,596 miles
  • 2007 – 58,502 miles
  • 2006 – 524,005 miles
  • 2005 – 46,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,275 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory12 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,275 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    687435867673
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,884 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    640666673071
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,089 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,089 miles
    Test number
    197215126404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,079 miles (+2,355)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    434185142060
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,724 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,724 miles
    Test number
    574634013157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail148,714 miles (+6,322)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,714 miles
    Test number
    465856452007
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass142,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,392 miles
    Test number
    416337726821
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail142,392 miles (+6,120)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,392 miles
    Test number
    747516712806
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass136,272 miles (+17)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,272 miles
    Test number
    535564729211
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail136,255 miles (+4,110)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,255 miles
    Test number
    604726600922
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass132,145 miles (+18)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    132,145 miles
    Test number
    291823763263
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail132,127 miles (+6,427)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,127 miles
    Test number
    583765209438
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass125,700 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,700 miles
    Test number
    756752392864
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail125,692 miles (+5,316)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,692 miles
    Test number
    940427195685
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass120,376 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    640457608888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Fail120,360 miles (+5,401)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,360 miles
    Test number
    997552818233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass114,959 miles (+4,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,959 miles
    Test number
    846716564184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flanges corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass110,688 miles (+5,545)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    700741491438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear centre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  19. Pass105,143 miles (+4,084)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,143 miles
    Test number
    847543705193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass101,059 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,059 miles
    Test number
    987374204147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,728 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    728578093049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,325 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    935735902128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,955 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    399541901119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,820 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    693152500111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,350 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    703470819180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass59,596 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    254871568112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,502 miles (-465,503)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    482342787245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass524,005 miles (+477,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    524,005 miles
    Test number
    513239446261
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass46,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    374214536036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 LKL

Does T293 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T293 LKL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T293 LKL?
The MOT on T293 LKL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T293 LKL done?
T293 LKL was recorded at 154,275 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
Has T293 LKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 LKL has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T293 LKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T293 LKL find?
T293 LKL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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