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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T438 AGOMOT history

T438 AGO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
65,578 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 AGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 AGO was last recorded at 65,578 miles on 31 May 2024, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,837 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,578 miles
  • 2023 – 64,837 miles
  • 2022 – 64,211 miles
  • 2021 – 63,737 miles
  • 2019 – 63,312 miles
  • 2017 – 62,915 miles
  • 2016 – 62,644 miles
  • 2015 – 62,345 miles
  • 2014 – 62,078 miles
  • 2013 – 61,651 miles
  • 2012 – 59,371 miles
  • 2011 – 55,953 miles
  • 2010 – 55,213 miles
  • 2009 – 51,427 miles
  • 2008 – 50,351 miles
  • 2007 – 46,003 miles
  • 2006 – 43,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,578 miles (+741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,578 miles
    Test number
    258913322818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass64,837 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    922331728847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass64,211 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    785597791480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corroded but not in prescribed area

  4. Pass63,737 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,737 miles
    Test number
    827486038532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    276547232363
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail63,312 miles (+397)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    197558609033
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    271299237602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,915 miles (+271)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    298119939566
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed underneath (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed on the outer side and underneath (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass62,644 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,644 miles
    Test number
    829261330697
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs slight corroded

  10. Pass62,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    337182615495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail62,345 miles (+267)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    897005705258
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass62,078 miles (+427)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    299598094072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front brake slight bind

  13. Pass61,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    238164483005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Fail61,651 miles (+2,280)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    995534283020
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass59,371 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    469843302119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear anti roll bar has slid across ,and needs repositioning

  16. Fail59,371 miles (+3,418)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    865672402172
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear anti roll bar has slid across ,and needs repositioning

  17. Pass55,953 miles (+740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,953 miles
    Test number
    186958181474
    • NoteNearside front brake pads over half worn

  18. Pass55,213 miles (+3,786)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    220067490026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake very slight bind but not showing up on brake roller test

  19. Pass51,427 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    420961999050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,351 miles (+4,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    723440508195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass46,003 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,003 miles
    Test number
    781335987058
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass43,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    634968586083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 AGO

Does T438 AGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 AGO expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 AGO?
The MOT on T438 AGO expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 AGO done?
T438 AGO was recorded at 65,578 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has T438 AGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 AGO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T438 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 T438 AGO find?
T438 AGO passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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