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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T83 LANMOT history

T83 LAN is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 14,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
14,218 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 LAN was last recorded at 14,218 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,091 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,218 miles
  • 2025 – 14,091 miles
  • 2024 – 14,049 miles
  • 2023 – 14,049 miles
  • 2022 – 13,976 miles
  • 2021 – 13,803 miles
  • 2019 – 13,778 miles
  • 2018 – 13,776 miles
  • 2017 – 13,560 miles
  • 2016 – 13,558 miles
  • 2015 – 13,540 miles
  • 2014 – 13,493 miles
  • 2013 – 13,426 miles
  • 2012 – 13,361 miles
  • 2011 – 13,111 miles
  • 2010 – 11,652 miles
  • 2009 – 11,244 miles
  • 2008 – 10,953 miles
  • 2007 – 10,645 miles
  • 2006 – 10,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,218 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing to offside front/offside rear/nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by coversRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • General corrosion of suspension componants

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,218 miles (+127)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    271915830271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related perishing to offside front/offside rear/nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by covers

  2. Pass14,091 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    14,091 miles
    Test number
    786304252795
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill obscured by covers

  3. Pass14,049 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    14,049 miles
    Test number
    791781291984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by covers

  4. Pass14,049 miles (+73)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    14,049 miles
    Test number
    712465138650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills obscured by covers

  5. Pass13,976 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,976 miles
    Test number
    812000300420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass13,803 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    13,803 miles
    Test number
    479678469736
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension componants
    • AdvisorySills obscured by covers

  7. Pass13,778 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,778 miles
    Test number
    417388871760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has age related cracks to side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front suspension componants
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension componants

  8. Pass13,776 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    13,776 miles
    Test number
    466403886265
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension componants
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve parking brake

  9. Fail13,775 miles (+215)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,775 miles
    Test number
    314800808154
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension componants
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake

  10. Pass13,560 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,560 miles
    Test number
    379208533923
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of all suspension componants

  11. Pass13,558 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,558 miles
    Test number
    164847547552
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of front and rear brakes
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension

  12. Pass13,540 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,540 miles
    Test number
    776294755107
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion suspension componants

  13. Fail13,540 miles (+47)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,540 miles
    Test number
    966104755159
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion suspension componants

  14. Pass13,493 miles (+67)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,493 miles
    Test number
    715753254191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension componants corroded

  15. Fail13,426 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,426 miles
    Test number
    389639843199
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension corroded

  16. Pass13,426 miles (+65)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,426 miles
    Test number
    419709843106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension corroded

  17. Pass13,361 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,361 miles
    Test number
    229473842179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,111 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,111 miles
    Test number
    215368801174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,652 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,652 miles
    Test number
    410015500127
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass11,652 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,652 miles
    Test number
    704765100112
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass11,244 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,244 miles
    Test number
    292400929122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,953 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,953 miles
    Test number
    202660928401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,645 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,645 miles
    Test number
    263481327154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,466 miles
    Test number
    790138816157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T83 LAN

Does T83 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T83 LAN is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T83 LAN?
The MOT on T83 LAN is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T83 LAN done?
T83 LAN was recorded at 14,218 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 188 miles a year.
Has T83 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 LAN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T83 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 T83 LAN find?
T83 LAN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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