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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T313 ALJMOT history

T313 ALJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
96,269 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T313 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T313 ALJ was last recorded at 96,269 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 2,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,416 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,853 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,269 miles
  • 2023 – 93,416 miles
  • 2022 – 93,293 miles
  • 2016 – 92,938 miles
  • 2015 – 92,145 miles
  • 2013 – 91,921 miles
  • 2012 – 89,484 miles
  • 2011 – 85,506 miles
  • 2010 – 81,611 miles
  • 2009 – 76,348 miles
  • 2008 – 69,303 miles
  • 2007 – 56,239 miles
  • 2006 – 41,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,269 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,269 miles (+2,853)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    342218646745
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass93,416 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    786876576804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,305 miles (+12)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    650326523529
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,293 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    486962559224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail93,293 miles (+355)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    722668588064
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass92,938 miles (+793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    137761542897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass92,145 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    427827795195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,921 miles (+2,437)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    306077103225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteOsf and nsf inner wheelarches starting to corrode
    • NoteOsr outer sill panel starting to corrode

  9. Pass89,484 miles (+3,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    918334392189
    • NoteNs sill weak at rear

  10. Pass85,506 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    989783391124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,611 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    383149780119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass81,611 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    810879180174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass76,348 miles (+7,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    652551099132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass69,303 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    804880308164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,239 miles (+14,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    214751087081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,436 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    580777186061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,433 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,433 miles
    Test number
    294826586095
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T313 ALJ

Does T313 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T313 ALJ expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T313 ALJ?
The MOT on T313 ALJ expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T313 ALJ done?
T313 ALJ was recorded at 96,269 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has T313 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T313 ALJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T313 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 T313 ALJ find?
T313 ALJ failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 major defect: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

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