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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T894 AJHMOT history

T894 AJH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
84,940 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 AJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 AJH was last recorded at 84,940 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,854 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
1,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,940 miles
  • 2024 – 83,854 miles
  • 2020 – 83,704 miles
  • 2019 – 83,016 miles
  • 2018 – 82,992 miles
  • 2017 – 81,974 miles
  • 2016 – 81,741 miles
  • 2015 – 76,159 miles
  • 2014 – 75,019 miles
  • 2013 – 74,425 miles
  • 2012 – 72,947 miles
  • 2011 – 71,844 miles
  • 2010 – 70,890 miles
  • 2009 – 69,662 miles
  • 2008 – 67,337 miles
  • 2007 – 61,824 miles
  • 2006 – 57,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,940 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,940 miles (+1,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,940 miles
    Test number
    196176359171
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    538859511500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,854 miles (+150)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    977583751662
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,704 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    183169514059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail83,640 miles (+624)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    529255905572
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass83,016 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    596329048875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,992 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    791538388608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    704066169131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,974 miles (+233)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    151328688190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass81,741 miles (+5,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    936879665087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,159 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    581308008438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,019 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    845353974262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,425 miles (+1,478)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    619793173114
    • NoteFront pads 3/4 worn
    • NoteNear side rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass72,947 miles (+1,103)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    757658892195
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside floor / chassis rail damaged
    • NoteNearside front chassis leg corrodeing

  15. Pass71,844 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,844 miles
    Test number
    706638961174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,890 miles (+1,228)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    782231320145
    • NoteNearside front chassis rail corrodeing
    • NoteOffside rear door sill corrodeing

  17. Pass69,662 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    110652989005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,337 miles (+5,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    523943778013
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked

  19. Pass61,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    911421777096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,823 miles (+4,728)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,823 miles
    Test number
    854061477013
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside chassis rail damaged

  21. Pass57,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    162230886077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,095 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    883906076096
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T894 AJH

Does T894 AJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T894 AJH expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T894 AJH?
The MOT on T894 AJH expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T894 AJH done?
T894 AJH was recorded at 84,940 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 1,476 miles a year.
Has T894 AJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 AJH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T894 AJH 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 T894 AJH find?
T894 AJH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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