Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T43 KCLMOT history

T43 KCL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
31,612 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
675 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T43 KCL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T43 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 KCL was last recorded at 31,612 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,890 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,612 miles
  • 2025 – 30,890 miles
  • 2024 – 30,009 miles
  • 2023 – 29,341 miles
  • 2022 – 28,602 miles
  • 2021 – 28,147 miles
  • 2019 – 27,986 miles
  • 2018 – 27,650 miles
  • 2017 – 27,174 miles
  • 2016 – 26,678 miles
  • 2015 – 26,162 miles
  • 2014 – 25,446 miles
  • 2013 – 24,732 miles
  • 2012 – 23,828 miles
  • 2011 – 23,198 miles
  • 2010 – 22,557 miles
  • 2009 – 21,808 miles
  • 2008 – 20,843 miles
  • 2007 – 20,045 miles
  • 2006 – 17,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,612 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 Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,612 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    31,612 miles
    Test number
    379897621088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,890 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    30,890 miles
    Test number
    330239286327
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms excessively covered in under seal, unable to fully assess
  3. Pass30,009 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    124901978696
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass29,341 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,341 miles
    Test number
    911078884716
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Both suspension arms heavily undersealed in places
  5. Pass28,602 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,602 miles
    Test number
    695827455872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded and heavily undersealed in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass28,147 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    279307827908
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides also heavily coated with sealer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass27,986 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,986 miles
    Test number
    813060240505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass27,650 miles (+476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    112450611788
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass27,174 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,174 miles
    Test number
    836187772034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,678 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,678 miles
    Test number
    975201998462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,162 miles (+716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,162 miles
    Test number
    233632959880
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass25,446 miles (+714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    115891334252
    • NoteAll brake pipes have been greased
  13. Pass24,732 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    585756623238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,336 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,336 miles
    Test number
    908742473080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,828 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,828 miles
    Test number
    138543782067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,198 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    105989961482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,197 miles (+640)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    516746361098
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  18. Pass22,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,557 miles
    Test number
    364079080052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,557 miles (+749)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,557 miles
    Test number
    784698380070
    • DangerousNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  20. Pass21,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,808 miles
    Test number
    760296189046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,808 miles (+965)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,808 miles
    Test number
    921212189038
    • DangerousNearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
  22. Pass20,843 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,843 miles
    Test number
    913531998031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,045 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,045 miles
    Test number
    133117187088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,908 miles
    Test number
    161026176442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T43 KCL

Does T43 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 KCL is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T43 KCL?
The MOT on T43 KCL is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 KCL done?
T43 KCL was recorded at 31,612 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 675 miles a year.
Has T43 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 KCL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on T43 KCL 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 T43 KCL find?
T43 KCL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all T43 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.