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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T408 AGOMOT history

T408 AGO is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,901 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T408 AGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T408 AGO was last recorded at 71,901 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,432 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,469 miles
Average per year
796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,901 miles
  • 2023 – 70,432 miles
  • 2022 – 69,756 miles
  • 2021 – 68,527 miles
  • 2019 – 66,006 miles
  • 2018 – 63,946 miles
  • 2008 – 61,410 miles
  • 2007 – 60,055 miles
  • 2006 – 56,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,901 miles (+1,469)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    991544549604
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass70,432 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    293491065913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,408 miles (+652)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,408 miles
    Test number
    800517057489
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main 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))
  4. Pass69,756 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    766620967760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,527 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    444581202101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,503 miles (+2,497)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    875843719260
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,006 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    664536810764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,982 miles (+2,036)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    249652832843
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass63,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,946 miles
    Test number
    294192221365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,923 miles (+2,513)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    653819055918
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass61,410 miles (+1,355)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    291497118206
    • NoteBoth front and both rear flexible brake hose ferrules has surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth front brake disc poor condition and pads worn low
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc poor condition and pads worn low
    • NoteParking brake hand lever appears to need slight adjustment or repair
  12. Pass60,055 miles (+3,563)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    710249367113
    • NoteBoth front and both rear brake disc poor condition
    • NoteParking brake appears to need slight adjustment or repair
  13. Pass56,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    834437446164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T408 AGO

Does T408 AGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T408 AGO expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T408 AGO?
The MOT on T408 AGO expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T408 AGO done?
T408 AGO was recorded at 71,901 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 796 miles a year.
Has T408 AGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T408 AGO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T408 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 T408 AGO find?
T408 AGO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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