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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T36 PABMOT history

T36 PAB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,880 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T36 PAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T36 PAB was last recorded at 70,880 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,786 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,880 miles
  • 2025 – 62,355 miles
  • 2024 – 60,666 miles
  • 2023 – 56,645 miles
  • 2022 – 56,339 miles
  • 2020 – 55,388 miles
  • 2019 – 47,802 miles
  • 2018 – 42,839 miles
  • 2017 – 40,730 miles
  • 2016 – 39,239 miles
  • 2015 – 38,015 miles
  • 2014 – 37,587 miles
  • 2013 – 37,315 miles
  • 2012 – 36,827 miles
  • 2011 – 34,570 miles
  • 2010 – 33,482 miles
  • 2009 – 31,397 miles
  • 2008 – 28,474 miles
  • 2007 – 26,463 miles
  • 2006 – 23,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,880 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Driver's seat insecure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,880 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    867427383143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail70,786 miles (+8,431)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    459149578451
    • 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,355 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    258715349466
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail62,355 miles (+1,689)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    818976420908
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail60,666 miles (+4,021)1 dangerous8 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    650318990809
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass56,645 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    719845427643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,339 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    758778323266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,388 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    705420365268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    601735769530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,802 miles (+4,963)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    420756388412
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,839 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    405035032303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,730 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    787553114195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    929685139309
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisorySligfhtly low performance from offside park brake

  14. Fail39,239 miles (+1,224)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    371782287735
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisorySligfhtly low performance from offside park brake

  15. Pass38,015 miles (+428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,015 miles
    Test number
    299006595197
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  16. Pass37,587 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,587 miles
    Test number
    545368094165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,315 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,315 miles
    Test number
    465740593117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,827 miles
    Test number
    119748592170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,862 miles (+2,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    918188692101
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass34,570 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    265616901293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,566 miles (+1,084)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,566 miles
    Test number
    955923401208
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass33,482 miles (+2,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    280660560470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail31,397 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    260075859419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass31,397 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    923985959179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,474 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,474 miles
    Test number
    162023828187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass28,474 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,474 miles
    Test number
    461253328114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,463 miles (+3,112)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,463 miles
    Test number
    593160037103
    • NoteDriver front tyre badly worn on inner edge.
    • NoteHandbrake close to having no reserve.

  28. Pass23,351 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,351 miles
    Test number
    862375736191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment

Questions about T36 PAB

Does T36 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T36 PAB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T36 PAB?
The MOT on T36 PAB is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T36 PAB done?
T36 PAB was recorded at 70,880 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has T36 PAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T36 PAB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T36 PAB 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 T36 PAB find?
T36 PAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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