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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T312 ALJMOT history

T312 ALJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,988 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T312 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T312 ALJ was last recorded at 76,988 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,755 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
1,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,988 miles
  • 2025 – 76,755 miles
  • 2024 – 76,264 miles
  • 2023 – 75,970 miles
  • 2022 – 75,702 miles
  • 2021 – 75,208 miles
  • 2020 – 75,008 miles
  • 2019 – 74,540 miles
  • 2018 – 73,728 miles
  • 2017 – 72,828 miles
  • 2016 – 71,763 miles
  • 2015 – 69,718 miles
  • 2013 – 68,110 miles
  • 2012 – 65,515 miles
  • 2011 – 61,876 miles
  • 2010 – 57,831 miles
  • 2009 – 54,452 miles
  • 2008 – 51,074 miles
  • 2007 – 46,492 miles
  • 2006 – 44,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,988 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,988 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    459815899507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    378416357774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,752 miles (+488)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    362137732972
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,264 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    580448808694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,970 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    991169280968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,702 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    750258815494
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail75,689 miles (+481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    823514214976
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front/rear marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,208 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    580296304416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,008 miles (+468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    969568613061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,540 miles (+812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    243019105308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.17 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,728 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,728 miles
    Test number
    237362314375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,657 miles (+829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    945576139807
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass72,828 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    306146768988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail72,780 miles (+1,017)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    159824168541
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    179642050727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,763 miles (+2,045)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    120774793987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass69,718 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    526195175012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass68,110 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    137811393295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,515 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    455064302401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    476684691212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,876 miles (+4,045)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    779554691252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass57,831 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    162637380217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,452 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    233191089266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,074 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    564992508387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass46,492 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    234158087231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,050 miles (+722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    524356827077
    • NoteHandrake requires adjustment

  27. Pass44,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    880779916098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,328 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    284666016049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T312 ALJ

Does T312 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T312 ALJ is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T312 ALJ?
The MOT on T312 ALJ is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T312 ALJ done?
T312 ALJ was recorded at 76,988 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,588 miles a year.
Has T312 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T312 ALJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T312 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 T312 ALJ find?
T312 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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