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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T445 AJBMOT history

T445 AJB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,916 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T445 AJB
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T445 AJB was last recorded at 90,916 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,786 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
1,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,916 miles
  • 2025 – 90,786 miles
  • 2024 – 90,340 miles
  • 2023 – 89,847 miles
  • 2022 – 89,160 miles
  • 2019 – 89,140 miles
  • 2018 – 88,279 miles
  • 2017 – 87,037 miles
  • 2016 – 84,391 miles
  • 2015 – 83,319 miles
  • 2014 – 81,516 miles
  • 2013 – 79,161 miles
  • 2012 – 78,385 miles
  • 2011 – 77,713 miles
  • 2010 – 76,632 miles
  • 2009 – 74,001 miles
  • 2008 – 70,074 miles
  • 2007 – 65,925 miles
  • 2006 – 61,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,916 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Corrosion to under side of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • All front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,916 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    566428294864
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,786 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    102171841920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,340 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    142909964905
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,847 miles
    Test number
    627253349184
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail89,847 miles (+687)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,847 miles
    Test number
    297904856967
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,160 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    301884948207
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,140 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    812979399652
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail89,126 miles (+847)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    908819514539
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole within limit of anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,279 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    914314444048
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body components corroded

  10. Fail88,279 miles (+1,242)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    984770226043
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body components corroded

  11. Pass87,037 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    474265132125
    • AdvisoryAll front steering / suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various underside suspension components
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail87,037 miles (+2,646)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    581574692335
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll front steering / suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to various underside suspension components
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass84,391 miles (+1,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    441989744161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust box leak (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvancing under body/component corroshan
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  14. Pass83,319 miles (+1,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    246811995191
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass81,516 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    217295554127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,161 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    965673563118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,385 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    259422252115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,713 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,713 miles
    Test number
    306897741106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,632 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    643827640107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,001 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    292946539434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,987 miles (+3,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    211614439184
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  22. Pass70,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    313824048126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,074 miles (+4,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    471824048187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass65,925 miles (+4,884)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    293593047406
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s sun visor insecure
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  25. Pass61,041 miles (+205)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    951567146143
    • 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)
    • NoteFront windscreen scratched on inside surface and in poor condition will soon require attentiom
    • NoteSome perishing all tyres

  26. Fail60,836 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,836 miles
    Test number
    362324226150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteSome perishing on all tyre walls

Questions about T445 AJB

Does T445 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T445 AJB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T445 AJB?
The MOT on T445 AJB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T445 AJB done?
T445 AJB was recorded at 90,916 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,492 miles a year.
Has T445 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T445 AJB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T445 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 T445 AJB find?
T445 AJB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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