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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

T68 LANMOT history

T68 LAN is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,550 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 LAN was last recorded at 71,550 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,543 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,550 miles
  • 2024 – 71,042 miles
  • 2023 – 68,766 miles
  • 2022 – 67,517 miles
  • 2021 – 64,699 miles
  • 2020 – 61,873 miles
  • 2019 – 58,971 miles
  • 2018 – 56,587 miles
  • 2017 – 52,781 miles
  • 2016 – 51,711 miles
  • 2015 – 47,901 miles
  • 2014 – 43,586 miles
  • 2013 – 41,342 miles
  • 2012 – 37,688 miles
  • 2011 – 30,147 miles
  • 2009 – 19,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,550 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of fronts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of rears.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,550 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    344662181720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,543 miles (+501)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    379489206608
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust excessively leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section box (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass71,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    660147830775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  4. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    818796751668
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to blowing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,766 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    284161589505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    380788780537
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail67,517 miles (+2,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    880542691278
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass64,699 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    200501719649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Crosslink arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail64,699 miles (+2,826)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    760352862254
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass61,873 miles (+2,902)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,873 miles
    Test number
    630306960126
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,971 miles (+2,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    717542193342
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass56,587 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    340289119618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,781 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    230077316267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass51,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    612260201396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,711 miles (+3,810)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    597361167966
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished/split but not showing cords
  16. Pass47,901 miles (+4,315)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    558034485011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S N/S REAR TYRES PERISHED
  17. Pass43,586 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    107107354011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are perished
  18. Fail43,586 miles (+2,244)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    888667354076
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are perished
  19. Pass41,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    757056453037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,342 miles (+3,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    508086053030
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Fail37,688 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    258210522065
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass37,688 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    408950422013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,147 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    287306501079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    844890929320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T68 LAN

Does T68 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 LAN is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T68 LAN?
The MOT on T68 LAN is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 LAN done?
T68 LAN was recorded at 71,550 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
Has T68 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 LAN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T68 LAN 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 T68 LAN find?
T68 LAN passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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