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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T574 LKJMOT history

T574 LKJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,973 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T574 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T574 LKJ was last recorded at 114,973 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,067 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,906 miles
Average per year
2,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,973 miles
  • 2025 – 110,067 miles
  • 2024 – 102,415 miles
  • 2023 – 96,011 miles
  • 2019 – 96,002 miles
  • 2018 – 95,983 miles
  • 2017 – 95,697 miles
  • 2016 – 93,953 miles
  • 2015 – 92,155 miles
  • 2014 – 89,614 miles
  • 2013 – 87,726 miles
  • 2012 – 83,741 miles
  • 2011 – 81,306 miles
  • 2010 – 77,235 miles
  • 2009 – 75,104 miles
  • 2008 – 72,874 miles
  • 2007 – 69,896 miles
  • 2006 – 63,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front chassis leg under wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,973 miles (+4,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,973 miles
    Test number
    578528416499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,067 miles (+7,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    955445167017
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,415 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    403715375012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,011 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    234851798175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,002 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    606369576028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,983 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    828084677510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg under wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail95,979 miles (+282)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    876039097562
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg under wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,697 miles (+1,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,697 miles
    Test number
    143254724985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass93,953 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    826355708330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 185/60 R14 H (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass92,155 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,155 miles
    Test number
    559938685136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,614 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    456174084177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,726 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    439237593140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,741 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    115326392480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,739 miles (+2,433)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    835245492066
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass81,306 miles (+4,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,306 miles
    Test number
    119193581051
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass77,235 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    320250790028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,104 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    762972799097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass72,874 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    642980488058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    470854697068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,893 miles (+6,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    182274597043
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    934485296068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T574 LKJ

Does T574 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T574 LKJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T574 LKJ?
The MOT on T574 LKJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T574 LKJ done?
T574 LKJ was recorded at 114,973 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 2,506 miles a year.
Has T574 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T574 LKJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T574 LKJ 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 T574 LKJ find?
T574 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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