
Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T303 KOFMOT history
T303 KOF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 172,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 172,626 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T303 KOF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T303 KOF was last recorded at 172,626 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,466 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,160 miles
- Average per year
- 7,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,626 miles
- 2025 – 170,466 miles
- 2024 – 167,313 miles
- 2023 – 163,970 miles
- 2022 – 161,897 miles
- 2021 – 156,671 miles
- 2020 – 150,669 miles
- 2019 – 145,032 miles
- 2018 – 136,097 miles
- 2017 – 131,119 miles
- 2015 – 115,853 miles
- 2014 – 102,480 miles
- 2013 – 90,940 miles
- 2012 – 68,802 miles
- 2011 – 59,722 miles
- 2010 – 52,411 miles
- 2009 – 36,803 miles
- 2008 – 23,148 miles
- 2007 – 18,230 miles
- 2006 – 17,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,626 miles (+2,160)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 172,626 miles
- Test number
- 165017738767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,466 miles (+128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 170,466 miles
- Test number
- 716372582065
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail170,338 miles (+3,025)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,338 miles
- Test number
- 939309932892
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass167,313 miles (+3,343)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 167,313 miles
- Test number
- 674774060773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,970 miles (+2,073)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 163,970 miles
- Test number
- 926218521132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,897 miles (+414)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,897 miles
- Test number
- 366938077599
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail161,483 miles (+241)5 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,483 miles
- Test number
- 117223559676
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of the anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of the anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail161,242 miles (+4,571)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,242 miles
- Test number
- 614415738047
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass156,671 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 156,671 miles
- Test number
- 448812094936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel on limit
Fail156,671 miles (+6,002)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,671 miles
- Test number
- 704288902914
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel on limit
Pass150,669 miles (+5,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 150,669 miles
- Test number
- 440122892088
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,032 miles (+8,935)5 minor24 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 145,032 miles
- Test number
- 549888607010
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass136,097 miles (+4,978)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 136,097 miles
- Test number
- 359714695384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components
Pass131,119 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 131,119 miles
- Test number
- 558185643063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail131,119 miles (+15,266)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,119 miles
- Test number
- 544117969303
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass115,853 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 115,853 miles
- Test number
- 520979984436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail115,853 miles (+13,373)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,853 miles
- Test number
- 856466813830
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass102,480 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 102,480 miles
- Test number
- 497091424464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,479 miles (+11,539)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,479 miles
- Test number
- 928016714390
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass90,940 miles (+8)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 90,940 miles
- Test number
- 248095143338
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres 185, rear tyres 165.
- NoteLight scratches nearside of windscreen
- NoteRear exhaust section getting deteriorated.
Fail90,932 miles (+68)2 failures8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,932 miles
- Test number
- 267433243354
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres 185, rear tyres 165.
- NoteLight scratches nearside of windscreen
- NoteRear exhaust section getting deteriorated.
Fail90,864 miles (+22,062)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,864 miles
- Test number
- 407023033417
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass68,802 miles (+3,402)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 68,802 miles
- Test number
- 329262232393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,400 miles (+5,678)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 65,400 miles
- Test number
- 496109942020
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust system in rusty condition.
- NoteOil leak engine.
Pass59,722 miles (+7,311)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,722 miles
- Test number
- 667547941065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail52,411 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,411 miles
- Test number
- 432281850083
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,411 miles (+15,608)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 52,411 miles
- Test number
- 754981450012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,803 miles (+13,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 36,803 miles
- Test number
- 592545459011
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,148 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 23,148 miles
- Test number
- 572953858008
- NoteHandbrake travel long
- NoteN/s/f tyre aging
Fail23,148 miles (+4,918)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,148 miles
- Test number
- 643043458087
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteHandbrake travel long
- NoteN/s/f tyre aging
Pass18,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 18,230 miles
- Test number
- 411283357080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,230 miles (+1,033)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,230 miles
- Test number
- 951243057026
- Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Pass17,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,197 miles
- Test number
- 233170306234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T303 KOF
- Does T303 KOF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T303 KOF is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T303 KOF?
- The MOT on T303 KOF is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T303 KOF done?
- T303 KOF was recorded at 172,626 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,949 miles a year.
- Has T303 KOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T303 KOF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T303 KOF 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 T303 KOF find?
- T303 KOF passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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