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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T873 AGOMOT history

T873 AGO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,429 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 AGO
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 AGO was last recorded at 60,429 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,473 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,429 miles
  • 2025 – 59,473 miles
  • 2024 – 58,467 miles
  • 2023 – 57,291 miles
  • 2022 – 57,270 miles
  • 2021 – 56,121 miles
  • 2020 – 55,644 miles
  • 2019 – 55,276 miles
  • 2018 – 54,526 miles
  • 2017 – 51,664 miles
  • 2016 – 45,910 miles
  • 2015 – 42,795 miles
  • 2014 – 40,667 miles
  • 2013 – 39,417 miles
  • 2012 – 37,819 miles
  • 2011 – 33,488 miles
  • 2010 – 31,582 miles
  • 2009 – 27,552 miles
  • 2008 – 23,796 miles
  • 2007 – 23,359 miles
  • 2006 – 21,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,429 miles (+956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    100108272058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass59,473 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    905559289532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,439 miles (+972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    399025737311
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass58,467 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,467 miles
    Test number
    758763590257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    659232215586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,291 miles (+21)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    996683696253
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail57,270 miles (+1,149)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,270 miles
    Test number
    661702626738
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,121 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,121 miles
    Test number
    620422851107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,115 miles (+471)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    646347193043
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass55,644 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    416039161186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,276 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    353180514640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,526 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,526 miles
    Test number
    141462271752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,664 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,664 miles
    Test number
    172570808729
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass45,910 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    662958031413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,795 miles (+2,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    110282636470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass40,667 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,667 miles
    Test number
    998576524270
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded in places

  17. Fail40,667 miles (+1,250)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,667 miles
    Test number
    699409014235
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded in places

  18. Pass39,417 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    296370543229
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly, recommend check
    • NoteVehicle slightly difficult to pass exhayst emissions test, recommend check

  19. Fail39,417 miles (+1,598)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    389630843433
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly, recommend check
    • NoteVehicle slightly difficult to pass exhayst emissions test, recommend check

  20. Pass37,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    518387242255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,819 miles (+4,331)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    855207042263
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass33,488 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,488 miles
    Test number
    859842291248
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges low tread (possible tracking fault)

  23. Fail33,488 miles (+1,906)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,488 miles
    Test number
    925861391299
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges low tread (possible tracking fault)

  24. Pass31,582 miles (+4,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    571520970112
    • NoteFront screen damaged outside swept area

  25. Pass27,552 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    254952529485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass23,796 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    261191508140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,359 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,359 miles
    Test number
    144825787123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    243951186487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T873 AGO

Does T873 AGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T873 AGO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T873 AGO?
The MOT on T873 AGO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T873 AGO done?
T873 AGO was recorded at 60,429 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has T873 AGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 AGO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T873 AGO 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 T873 AGO find?
T873 AGO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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