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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T401 AGOMOT history

T401 AGO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,466 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 AGO
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
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 AGO was last recorded at 93,466 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,461 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,466 miles
  • 2023 – 84,654 miles
  • 2021 – 79,077 miles
  • 2020 – 79,010 miles
  • 2019 – 78,821 miles
  • 2017 – 78,807 miles
  • 2016 – 78,801 miles
  • 2015 – 78,784 miles
  • 2014 – 77,891 miles
  • 2013 – 76,790 miles
  • 2012 – 75,118 miles
  • 2011 – 73,526 miles
  • 2010 – 71,261 miles
  • 2009 – 66,273 miles
  • 2008 – 61,314 miles
  • 2007 – 49,361 miles
  • 2006 – 44,069 miles
  • 2005 – 38,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    114075205650
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail93,464 miles (+3)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    836681264286
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail93,461 miles (+61)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    998842135168
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail93,400 miles (+117)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    115342518356
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail93,283 miles (+8,629)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    359975484211
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle around the cat area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides no effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened al front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    142028745348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,654 miles (+5,577)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    139589096893
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,077 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    170906439065
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail79,077 miles (+67)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    842614233737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,010 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    167167528311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail79,004 miles (+183)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    768620033180
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass78,821 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    974431151870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

  13. Fail78,821 miles (+14)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    547295177410
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

  14. Pass78,807 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    118318579588
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside and nearside (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass78,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    128107690846
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail78,801 miles (+17)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    983819938345
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass78,784 miles (+893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    563390228666
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass77,891 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    289448854107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,790 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    549400853150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,118 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    669747162127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,526 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    295498171493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,261 miles (+10)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    821062860162
    • NoteBoth front inner brake discs servely corroded strongly recommend new disc
    • NoteBoth front seat belt intermittantly twisted when operating
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both inner front wheel arches
    • NoteTyres size now are 195/50/15v was 225/40/18w now lock to tock ok
    • NoteUnable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

  23. Fail71,251 miles (+4,978)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    394621060122
    • FailureFront Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front inner brake disc excessively corroded /worn strongly recommend new front discs
    • NoteFront seat belts twist when operated
    • NoteN/s/outer sill starting to corrode
    • NoteTyre size 225 40 18 w

  24. Pass66,273 miles (+4,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    592246269120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass61,314 miles (+11,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    584773968128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass49,361 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    813637057138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,069 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,069 miles
    Test number
    404511256129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    452263406143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 AGO

Does T401 AGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 AGO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T401 AGO?
The MOT on T401 AGO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T401 AGO done?
T401 AGO was recorded at 93,466 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has T401 AGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 AGO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T401 AGO 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 T401 AGO find?
T401 AGO passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear.

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