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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T433 AJBMOT history

T433 AJB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
108,617 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T433 AJB
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T433 AJB was last recorded at 108,617 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 9,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,994 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,623 miles
Average per year
3,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,617 miles
  • 2025 – 98,994 miles
  • 2024 – 95,386 miles
  • 2023 – 94,453 miles
  • 2022 – 93,969 miles
  • 2021 – 92,901 miles
  • 2019 – 90,954 miles
  • 2018 – 88,629 miles
  • 2017 – 86,044 miles
  • 2016 – 82,355 miles
  • 2015 – 80,837 miles
  • 2014 – 78,633 miles
  • 2013 – 76,695 miles
  • 2012 – 75,012 miles
  • 2011 – 70,908 miles
  • 2010 – 67,272 miles
  • 2009 – 60,300 miles
  • 2008 – 56,935 miles
  • 2007 – 53,320 miles
  • 2006 – 48,540 miles
  • 2005 – 41,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,617 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,617 miles (+9,623)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,617 miles
    Test number
    241497990760
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,994 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    172429553987
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail98,754 miles (+3,368)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    784285773942
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,386 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,386 miles
    Test number
    639195728909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,453 miles (+484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,453 miles
    Test number
    980832549729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass93,969 miles (+1,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    533976324303
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass92,901 miles (+1,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,901 miles
    Test number
    807425194509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,954 miles (+2,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    217947919801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,629 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    990688457396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,044 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    784976456589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,355 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,355 miles
    Test number
    216044480092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass80,837 miles (+2,204)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,837 miles
    Test number
    956127445193
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake adjustment requires attention
    • NoteMinor corrosion to both rear brake disc

  13. Pass78,633 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,633 miles
    Test number
    546984454195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,695 miles (+1,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    276206133149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass75,012 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    935615232112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,908 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    876493551125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,272 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    213842550437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,300 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    272343559400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass60,300 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    561983159102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,935 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    243394358445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,320 miles (+4,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    393274247155
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteHand brake travel

  22. Pass48,540 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    253108136410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    41,594 miles
    Test number
    211029235137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T433 AJB

Does T433 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T433 AJB expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T433 AJB?
The MOT on T433 AJB expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T433 AJB done?
T433 AJB was recorded at 108,617 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 3,136 miles a year.
Has T433 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T433 AJB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T433 AJB 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 T433 AJB find?
T433 AJB failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; central exhaust system insecure, and 9 more.

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