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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T431 LAFMOT history

T431 LAF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,189 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 LAF was last recorded at 97,189 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,189 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,189 miles
  • 2024 – 96,749 miles
  • 2023 – 96,064 miles
  • 2022 – 95,199 miles
  • 2021 – 94,951 miles
  • 2020 – 94,385 miles
  • 2019 – 94,213 miles
  • 2018 – 92,195 miles
  • 2017 – 89,623 miles
  • 2016 – 78,632 miles
  • 2014 – 65,573 miles
  • 2013 – 43,231 miles
  • 2012 – 25,142 miles
  • 2011 – 22,297 miles
  • 2010 – 18,019 miles
  • 2009 – 13,446 miles
  • 2008 – 10,702 miles
  • 2007 – 8,732 miles
  • 2006 – 7,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    282818320972
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,189 miles (+440)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    253512427683
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,749 miles (+685)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    289934994098
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,064 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    395727448722
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage sweat round power pipes under engine plastic cover underneath (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked/perished on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,199 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    119368620642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,951 miles (+566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    181180846755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,385 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    737980025104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,213 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    739149884197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,195 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    546589609747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,623 miles (+10,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    112195743795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass78,632 miles (+13,059)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    815029219902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,573 miles (+22,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,573 miles
    Test number
    337426414222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,231 miles (+18,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    998373813254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass25,142 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    365121202279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,297 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    798746001248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,019 miles (+4,573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,019 miles
    Test number
    564692300261
    • NoteFront brake pads approximately 70% worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox propshaft seal.

  17. Pass13,446 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,446 miles
    Test number
    580700119227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,702 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,702 miles
    Test number
    581270318298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,732 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,732 miles
    Test number
    231766487462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    7,176 miles
    Test number
    890302316271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 LAF

Does T431 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T431 LAF is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T431 LAF?
The MOT on T431 LAF is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T431 LAF done?
T431 LAF was recorded at 97,189 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,611 miles a year.
Has T431 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 LAF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T431 LAF 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 T431 LAF find?
T431 LAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear.

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