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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T434 DBFMOT history

T434 DBF is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,686 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 DBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T434 DBF was last recorded at 73,686 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,567 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
1,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,686 miles
  • 2025 – 73,567 miles
  • 2024 – 73,410 miles
  • 2022 – 73,311 miles
  • 2021 – 73,075 miles
  • 2020 – 72,809 miles
  • 2019 – 72,405 miles
  • 2018 – 71,950 miles
  • 2017 – 71,438 miles
  • 2016 – 71,164 miles
  • 2015 – 70,716 miles
  • 2014 – 70,053 miles
  • 2013 – 68,548 miles
  • 2012 – 67,356 miles
  • 2011 – 65,033 miles
  • 2010 – 63,145 miles
  • 2009 – 59,081 miles
  • 2008 – 56,110 miles
  • 2007 – 52,699 miles
  • 2006 – 49,680 miles
  • 2005 – 46,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,686 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Outer slight corrosion in sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion in sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,686 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    602427354151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,567 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    550428404833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,410 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    590651699468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass73,311 miles (+236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    653161659598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass73,075 miles (+266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    617315983296
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass72,809 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    640502656561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass72,405 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    396263379305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,950 miles (+512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    757826363034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,438 miles (+274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    827178351459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer slight corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer slight corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass71,164 miles (+448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    529840233804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Slight corrosion in sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Slight corrosion in sill
  11. Pass70,716 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    327701545116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,053 miles (+1,505)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    576790144137
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass68,548 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    635132443191
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
  14. Fail68,548 miles (+1,192)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    527240943141
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
  15. Pass67,356 miles (+2,323)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    468627232198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F inner wheel rim bead distorted-only just passed.
    • NoteN/S/R & O/S/R inner brake pipes corroded.
  16. Fail65,033 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    107716211181
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass65,033 miles (+1,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    229596511161
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass63,145 miles (+4,064)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    610437750210
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass59,081 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    404251669276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,110 miles (+3,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    492993768209
    • NoteBoth front & O/S/R tyre sidewalls cracked.
  21. Pass52,699 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,699 miles
    Test number
    361743467227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,680 miles (+3,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,680 miles
    Test number
    541301866288
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  23. Pass46,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    713140155250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T434 DBF

Does T434 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T434 DBF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T434 DBF?
The MOT on T434 DBF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T434 DBF done?
T434 DBF was recorded at 73,686 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,310 miles a year.
Has T434 DBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 DBF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T434 DBF 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 T434 DBF find?
T434 DBF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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