Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc
T3 KBLMOT history
T3 KBL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 133,834 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 KBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 3 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 KBL was last recorded at 133,834 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,903 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 931 miles
- Average per year
- 6,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,834 miles
- 2024 – 132,903 miles
- 2023 – 131,541 miles
- 2022 – 122,955 miles
- 2021 – 113,006 miles
- 2020 – 104,605 miles
- 2019 – 96,742 miles
- 2018 – 88,038 miles
- 2017 – 78,355 miles
- 2016 – 70,081 miles
- 2015 – 63,219 miles
- 2014 – 55,602 miles
- 2013 – 45,401 miles
- 2012 – 38,938 miles
- 2011 – 34,406 miles
- 2010 – 27,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,834 miles
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / crack under 40mm diameter,- not in zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Central Front Lower catalytic converter heat shield deteriourating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,834 miles (+931)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 133,834 miles
- Test number
- 615391971859
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / crack under 40mm diameter,- not in zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,903 miles (+1,362)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,903 miles
- Test number
- 163858212194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,541 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,541 miles
- Test number
- 395273163197
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower catalytic converter heat shield deteriourating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail131,541 miles (+8,586)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,541 miles
- Test number
- 865782178855
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower catalytic converter heat shield deteriourating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass122,955 miles4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,955 miles
- Test number
- 134391074859
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut in outer side wall/ bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail122,955 miles (+9,949)4 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,955 miles
- Test number
- 219151091166
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cut in outer side wall/ bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,006 miles (+8)5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,006 miles
- Test number
- 772995594379
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension link ball joint dust cover in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension link ball joint dust cover in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail112,998 miles (+8,393)2 major5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,998 miles
- Test number
- 424376728469
- MajorOffside Front Inner Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension link ball joint dust cover in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension link ball joint dust cover in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,605 miles (+7,863)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,605 miles
- Test number
- 545713683246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,742 miles (+8,704)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,742 miles
- Test number
- 393267591405
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,038 miles (+258)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 88,038 miles
- Test number
- 789479287180
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail87,780 miles (+9,425)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,780 miles
- Test number
- 900455223969
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass78,355 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,355 miles
- Test number
- 415888915737
- AdvisoryWheel binding n/s/f, brakes ?
Pass70,081 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,081 miles
- Test number
- 490512763876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass63,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,219 miles
- Test number
- 604231175285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,219 miles (+7,617)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,219 miles
- Test number
- 859319980606
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass55,602 miles (+4,421)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,602 miles
- Test number
- 766454494203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,181 miles (+5,780)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,181 miles
- Test number
- 875338944054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,401 miles
- Test number
- 176953263039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,401 miles (+6,463)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,401 miles
- Test number
- 148663863049
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass38,938 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,938 miles
- Test number
- 516708982084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,406 miles (+7,066)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 34,406 miles
- Test number
- 378040601254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront wipers split. clearing ok.
Pass27,340 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 27,340 miles
- Test number
- 652580400242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,267 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,267 miles
- Test number
- 644956190161
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Questions about T3 KBL
- Does T3 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 KBL is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 KBL?
- The MOT on T3 KBL is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 KBL done?
- T3 KBL was recorded at 133,834 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,989 miles a year.
- Has T3 KBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 KBL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T3 KBL 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 T3 KBL find?
- T3 KBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / crack under 40mm diameter,- not in zone "a"; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.
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