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Mazda 626

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

T394 ABMMOT history

T394 ABM is a red petrol Mazda 626 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 158,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,546 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T394 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
626
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T394 ABM was last recorded at 158,546 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,540 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,546 miles
  • 2025 – 156,125 miles
  • 2024 – 153,325 miles
  • 2023 – 151,363 miles
  • 2022 – 149,009 miles
  • 2021 – 141,728 miles
  • 2020 – 134,886 miles
  • 2019 – 127,209 miles
  • 2018 – 121,439 miles
  • 2017 – 111,293 miles
  • 2016 – 106,479 miles
  • 2015 – 102,977 miles
  • 2014 – 100,376 miles
  • 2013 – 98,525 miles
  • 2012 – 96,397 miles
  • 2011 – 94,232 miles
  • 2010 – 91,231 miles
  • 2009 – 88,732 miles
  • 2008 – 85,182 miles
  • 2007 – 81,628 miles
  • 2006 – 76,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,546 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,546 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    254718907874
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,540 miles (+2,415)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,540 miles
    Test number
    987029743227
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable Unattached (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,125 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,125 miles
    Test number
    365224194547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail156,121 miles (+2,796)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,121 miles
    Test number
    750520893461
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass153,325 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,325 miles
    Test number
    164260809767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,320 miles (+1,957)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,320 miles
    Test number
    977552152962
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt InSecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass151,363 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,363 miles
    Test number
    659646017262
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail151,360 miles (+2,351)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,360 miles
    Test number
    249242129274
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass149,009 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,009 miles
    Test number
    645662824580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Fail149,002 miles (+7,274)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,002 miles
    Test number
    985062081535
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  11. Pass141,728 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,728 miles
    Test number
    187825792256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,724 miles (+6,838)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    765385166751
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  13. Pass134,886 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,886 miles
    Test number
    916318550710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,882 miles (+7,673)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,882 miles
    Test number
    936399672211
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass127,209 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,209 miles
    Test number
    100424676639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,207 miles (+5,768)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    502185317804
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass121,439 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,439 miles
    Test number
    173891509388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,435 miles (+10,142)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,435 miles
    Test number
    451385892090
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp loose

  19. Pass111,293 miles (+4,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    407461289236
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass106,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,479 miles
    Test number
    822513500596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,479 miles (+3,502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,479 miles
    Test number
    636278135131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass102,977 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    479052495199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass100,376 miles (+1,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,376 miles
    Test number
    309843694156
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass98,525 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    298363693430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,521 miles (+2,124)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    715802793185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass96,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    516889782118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,397 miles (+2,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    697689182156
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass94,232 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    988440191165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass91,231 miles (+2,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,231 miles
    Test number
    594807170159
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  30. Pass88,732 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    150285189144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass85,182 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    191766168182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  32. Pass81,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,628 miles
    Test number
    184997267124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail81,627 miles (+5,306)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,627 miles
    Test number
    313927267154
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  34. Pass76,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    184698366188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T394 ABM

Does T394 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T394 ABM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T394 ABM?
The MOT on T394 ABM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T394 ABM done?
T394 ABM was recorded at 158,546 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has T394 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T394 ABM has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T394 ABM 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 T394 ABM find?
T394 ABM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear springs; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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