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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T403 LAOMOT history

T403 LAO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,505 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 LAO
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 LAO was last recorded at 76,505 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,685 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
820 miles
Average per year
2,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,505 miles
  • 2021 – 75,685 miles
  • 2019 – 74,534 miles
  • 2017 – 73,076 miles
  • 2016 – 71,361 miles
  • 2015 – 68,783 miles
  • 2014 – 66,595 miles
  • 2013 – 64,696 miles
  • 2012 – 62,167 miles
  • 2011 – 61,146 miles
  • 2010 – 57,431 miles
  • 2009 – 54,454 miles
  • 2008 – 46,540 miles
  • 2007 – 38,167 miles
  • 2006 – 33,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,505 miles (+820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    161233824060
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass75,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    799020793538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,685 miles (+1,151)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    968830309228
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass74,534 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    766485141732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,076 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    344238394994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,361 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,361 miles
    Test number
    482846463360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,783 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    216236445447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,595 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    729297624185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,696 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    719109493034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    898488062069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,165 miles (+1,019)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    379517562027
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass61,146 miles (+3,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    557397081049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass57,431 miles (+2,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    130985880406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass54,454 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    592105279042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,540 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    840567458054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,167 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,167 miles
    Test number
    952117967076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,135 miles
    Test number
    893659776040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T403 LAO

Does T403 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T403 LAO is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T403 LAO?
The MOT on T403 LAO is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T403 LAO done?
T403 LAO was recorded at 76,505 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,166 miles a year.
Has T403 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 LAO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T403 LAO 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 T403 LAO find?
T403 LAO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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