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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T455 AJBMOT history

T455 AJB is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
135,908 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 AJB
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 AJB was last recorded at 135,908 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2012: 91,360 miles, lower than 91,394 miles on 30 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,907 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,908 miles
  • 2022 – 128,977 miles
  • 2021 – 118,264 miles
  • 2020 – 114,862 miles
  • 2019 – 108,778 miles
  • 2018 – 105,926 miles
  • 2017 – 105,173 miles
  • 2016 – 103,680 miles
  • 2015 – 101,474 miles
  • 2014 – 98,919 miles
  • 2013 – 94,448 miles
  • 2012 – 91,360 miles
  • 2011 – 89,297 miles
  • 2010 – 82,841 miles
  • 2009 – 77,650 miles
  • 2008 – 72,085 miles
  • 2007 – 67,835 miles
  • 2006 – 64,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,908 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,908 miles
    Test number
    988055342350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail135,907 miles (+6,930)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    118054287213
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both , wont pull out properly ,keep sticking (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chaqssis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass128,977 miles (+10,713)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,977 miles
    Test number
    789731976995
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    214622171787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail118,264 miles (+3,402)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    845228555479
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,862 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,862 miles
    Test number
    891505674940
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on air (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,862 miles (+6,084)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,862 miles
    Test number
    323995997035
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on air (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    415981348494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body work damage to wing but no sharp edges

  9. Fail108,778 miles (+2,852)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    404514003056
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,926 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,926 miles
    Test number
    520466608065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,922 miles (+749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,922 miles
    Test number
    675000080941
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel (5.2.6)

  12. Pass105,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    284313078196
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.2.6)

  13. Fail105,173 miles (+1,493)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    150580306413
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.2.6)

  14. Pass103,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    144513332709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,680 miles (+2,206)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,680 miles
    Test number
    951421719672
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    107410445039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail101,474 miles (+2,555)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    305560545069
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,919 miles
    Test number
    825112044047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,919 miles (+4,471)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,919 miles
    Test number
    137422344064
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass94,448 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    629839533011
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail94,446 miles (+3,086)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    995028333031
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass91,360 miles (-34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    195084442423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,394 miles (+2,097)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    329020332020
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass89,297 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,297 miles
    Test number
    467552331048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,841 miles (+212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    381620160009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail82,629 miles (+4,979)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    740453350074
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass77,650 miles (+182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    323291269074
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteUnable to prove welded repair due to covering of filler.

  28. Fail77,468 miles (+5,383)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    321734259024
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  29. Pass72,085 miles (+4,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    344496758055
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to split!

  30. Pass67,835 miles (+3,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,835 miles
    Test number
    423742857011
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  31. Pass64,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,556 miles
    Test number
    840818856057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 AJB

Does T455 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 AJB expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 AJB?
The MOT on T455 AJB expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 AJB done?
T455 AJB was recorded at 135,908 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has T455 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 AJB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T455 AJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T455 AJB find?
T455 AJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake binding but not excessively both.

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