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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T304 ALJMOT history

T304 ALJ is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
118,575 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T304 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T304 ALJ was last recorded at 118,575 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,380 miles · 24 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,575 miles
  • 2023 – 117,380 miles
  • 2022 – 115,785 miles
  • 2021 – 115,633 miles
  • 2019 – 111,550 miles
  • 2018 – 107,211 miles
  • 2017 – 103,686 miles
  • 2016 – 97,861 miles
  • 2015 – 93,542 miles
  • 2014 – 81,550 miles
  • 2013 – 78,081 miles
  • 2012 – 71,775 miles
  • 2011 – 64,764 miles
  • 2010 – 57,624 miles
  • 2009 – 49,510 miles
  • 2008 – 42,280 miles
  • 2007 – 38,553 miles
  • 2006 – 35,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,575 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,575 miles (+1,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    534883771776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,380 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,380 miles
    Test number
    573827052258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,785 miles
    Test number
    309015230539
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Fail115,785 miles (+152)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,785 miles
    Test number
    618410508933
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  5. Pass115,633 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    853086550723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,550 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    147070094264
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    811953509481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail107,211 miles (+3,525)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,211 miles
    Test number
    341100206872
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,686 miles (+5,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,686 miles
    Test number
    571206236262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion & inner sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion & outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass97,861 miles (+4,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    459717764433
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers headlight pattern is starting to diffuse
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames are corroded

  11. Pass93,542 miles (+11,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    759472595140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,550 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    257665114429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,081 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,081 miles
    Test number
    889842113183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,775 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    706946812120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass64,764 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    118588911154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,624 miles (+8,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    713458420165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    443733919106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,510 miles (+7,230)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    674933019127
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass42,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,280 miles
    Test number
    952259928157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,224 miles (+3,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,224 miles
    Test number
    304959028103
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass38,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    200094327478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,553 miles (+3,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    250534327137
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass35,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    284736626495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    691878936184
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T304 ALJ

Does T304 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T304 ALJ expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T304 ALJ?
The MOT on T304 ALJ expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T304 ALJ done?
T304 ALJ was recorded at 118,575 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has T304 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T304 ALJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T304 ALJ 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 T304 ALJ find?
T304 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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