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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T434 WAEMOT history

T434 WAE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,466 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 WAE
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T434 WAE was last recorded at 97,466 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,067 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,399 miles
Average per year
2,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,466 miles
  • 2025 – 96,067 miles
  • 2024 – 94,686 miles
  • 2023 – 93,497 miles
  • 2022 – 91,616 miles
  • 2021 – 87,847 miles
  • 2019 – 86,136 miles
  • 2018 – 85,038 miles
  • 2017 – 83,157 miles
  • 2016 – 77,072 miles
  • 2015 – 68,941 miles
  • 2014 – 63,663 miles
  • 2013 – 55,556 miles
  • 2012 – 55,302 miles
  • 2011 – 52,658 miles
  • 2010 – 49,814 miles
  • 2009 – 47,797 miles
  • 2007 – 45,050 miles
  • 2006 – 38,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,466 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    219547232397
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail97,466 miles (+1,399)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    965500571219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass96,067 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,067 miles
    Test number
    696909502590
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded

  4. Fail96,066 miles (+1,380)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    336462357085
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded

  5. Pass94,686 miles (+1,189)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    888248541473
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,497 miles (+1,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    500723019478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,616 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    188594724406
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail91,615 miles (+3,768)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    266643268232
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,847 miles (+1,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    110821600067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding

  10. Pass86,136 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,136 miles
    Test number
    229667314396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  11. Fail86,092 miles (+1,054)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    410859369388
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  12. Pass85,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    403824994335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail85,038 miles (+11)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    782794689266
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail85,027 miles (+1,870)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,027 miles
    Test number
    552364304156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass83,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    609301945984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,157 miles (+6,085)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    310149047694
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass77,072 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    397711722847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,066 miles (+8,125)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,066 miles
    Test number
    373987824070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass68,941 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,941 miles
    Test number
    119909025073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,938 miles (+5,275)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    629878725044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,663 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,663 miles
    Test number
    979854324025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,556 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    937783543047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,302 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    269962282130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass52,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    808333741122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,658 miles (+2,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,658 miles
    Test number
    779018631109
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass49,814 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,814 miles
    Test number
    222282000109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass47,797 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,797 miles
    Test number
    254803909017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,050 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    252762667340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,628 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    783603607000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    274533806008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T434 WAE

Does T434 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T434 WAE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T434 WAE?
The MOT on T434 WAE is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T434 WAE done?
T434 WAE was recorded at 97,466 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,879 miles a year.
Has T434 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 WAE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T434 WAE 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 WAE find?
T434 WAE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; general underbody corrosion.

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