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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T453 FFXMOT history

T453 FFX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
122,674 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 FFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 FFX was last recorded at 122,674 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,644 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,674 miles
  • 2023 – 121,520 miles
  • 2022 – 115,418 miles
  • 2020 – 115,390 miles
  • 2019 – 114,548 miles
  • 2018 – 113,515 miles
  • 2017 – 110,056 miles
  • 2016 – 106,286 miles
  • 2015 – 106,242 miles
  • 2014 – 101,034 miles
  • 2013 – 95,942 miles
  • 2012 – 88,435 miles
  • 2011 – 83,332 miles
  • 2010 – 78,498 miles
  • 2009 – 72,998 miles
  • 2008 – 65,478 miles
  • 2007 – 58,465 miles
  • 2006 – 49,878 miles
  • 2005 – 42,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,674 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,674 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,674 miles
    Test number
    487666834684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,644 miles (+17)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,644 miles
    Test number
    983551415522
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail122,627 miles (+1,107)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,627 miles
    Test number
    676050274764
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center mounting flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front mounting flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass121,520 miles (+6,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    461508039730
    • AdvisoryFront Heavily wax oiled
    • AdvisoryRear Heavily wax oiled

  5. Pass115,418 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    851722281413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail115,418 miles (+28)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    248209820029
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail115,390 miles (+842)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,390 miles
    Test number
    267925329508
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass114,548 miles (+1,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    641439990801
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  9. Pass113,515 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    531958871003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,056 miles
    Test number
    794464296030
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail110,056 miles (+3,770)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,056 miles
    Test number
    705146607921
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass106,286 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    521931820946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail106,284 miles (+42)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    721424739458
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail106,242 miles (+5,208)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    788368850650
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass101,034 miles (+5,092)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    719176134393
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

  16. Pass95,942 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    597244343306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,940 miles (+7,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,940 miles
    Test number
    879513543324
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass88,435 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,435 miles
    Test number
    677378232377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,433 miles (+5,101)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    589565532374
    • 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition, rear blowing.

  20. Pass83,332 miles (+4,834)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,332 miles
    Test number
    547913751383
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill heavily corroded & weak.
    • NoteN/s/r subframe mount bush corroded.

  21. Pass78,498 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    411474550474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,998 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,998 miles
    Test number
    164891059366
    • NoteN/s caliper binding & poss fluid leak.

  23. Fail72,988 miles (+7,510)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    252870959364
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOuter Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s caliper binding & poss fluid leak.

  24. Pass65,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    543422518374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,478 miles (+7,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    260021618329
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass58,465 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    304388417394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,878 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    111179616368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    150123315324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T453 FFX

Does T453 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T453 FFX expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T453 FFX?
The MOT on T453 FFX expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T453 FFX done?
T453 FFX was recorded at 122,674 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has T453 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 FFX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T453 FFX 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 T453 FFX find?
T453 FFX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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