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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T299 KFCMOT history

T299 KFC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,576 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T299 KFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T299 KFC was last recorded at 63,576 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2011: 53,552 miles, lower than 54,207 miles on 26 May 2010.

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
63,266 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
1,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,576 miles
  • 2025 – 63,266 miles
  • 2024 – 62,777 miles
  • 2023 – 62,125 miles
  • 2022 – 61,455 miles
  • 2021 – 60,459 miles
  • 2020 – 59,430 miles
  • 2019 – 58,129 miles
  • 2018 – 56,855 miles
  • 2017 – 55,780 miles
  • 2016 – 55,177 miles
  • 2015 – 55,169 miles
  • 2013 – 55,127 miles
  • 2012 – 54,073 miles
  • 2011 – 53,552 miles
  • 2010 – 54,207 miles
  • 2009 – 49,415 miles
  • 2008 – 48,082 miles
  • 2007 – 45,129 miles
  • 2006 – 39,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,576 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 system corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Centre stop light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,576 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,576 miles
    Test number
    269327745937
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass63,266 miles (+489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    480218918539
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass62,777 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,777 miles
    Test number
    442814989160
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass62,125 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,125 miles
    Test number
    114298833542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass61,455 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    492847859420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,459 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    219341407779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,430 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,430 miles
    Test number
    281369776780
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Fail59,331 miles (+1,202)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    638831562800
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass58,129 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    462735453001
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail58,127 miles (+1,272)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    312246299811
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass56,855 miles (+1,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    518848010070
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass55,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,780 miles
    Test number
    780780418300
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Fail55,778 miles (+601)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    424009098022
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  14. Pass55,177 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    417044282927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,169 miles (+1)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    147607695122
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion underbody
    • NoteExhaust slighlty corroded
    • NoteNearseide and offside front tyres cracking

  16. Fail55,168 miles (+41)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    756068665179
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront rear brake discs have surface corrosion and slight binding
    • NoteHeavy underside surface corrosion
    • NoteTyres all round cracked and perished

  17. Pass55,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    249255043457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,127 miles (+1,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    436945343151
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass54,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    958364962170
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail54,073 miles (+521)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    359641652193
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass53,552 miles (-655)10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    576305141163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

  22. Pass54,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    442846540100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,207 miles (+2,792)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,207 miles
    Test number
    544676740108
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate approaching same condition as rear

  24. Pass49,415 miles (+1,333)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,415 miles
    Test number
    253102949490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates deteriorating/fading
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle
    • NoteTravel on park brake lever above average,still has some reserve

  25. Pass48,082 miles (+2,953)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    253885738443
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriated
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  26. Pass45,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    360346737100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,129 miles (+5,529)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    574176337137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear shock damp
    • NoteSome of the washers are blocked

  28. Pass39,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    954228136141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T299 KFC

Does T299 KFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T299 KFC is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T299 KFC?
The MOT on T299 KFC is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T299 KFC done?
T299 KFC was recorded at 63,576 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,213 miles a year.
Has T299 KFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T299 KFC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T299 KFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T299 KFC find?
T299 KFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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