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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T956 AKPMOT history

T956 AKP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,721 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 AKP
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 AKP was last recorded at 111,721 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,520 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
2,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,721 miles
  • 2025 – 111,520 miles
  • 2024 – 111,325 miles
  • 2023 – 109,968 miles
  • 2022 – 108,152 miles
  • 2019 – 107,778 miles
  • 2018 – 106,526 miles
  • 2017 – 105,086 miles
  • 2016 – 104,209 miles
  • 2015 – 102,511 miles
  • 2014 – 99,526 miles
  • 2013 – 97,309 miles
  • 2012 – 94,648 miles
  • 2011 – 92,777 miles
  • 2010 – 91,029 miles
  • 2009 – 87,155 miles
  • 2008 – 80,785 miles
  • 2007 – 71,923 miles
  • 2006 – 63,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,721 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,721 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,721 miles
    Test number
    496255475854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,520 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,520 miles
    Test number
    940022746839
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are aging

  3. Pass111,325 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,325 miles
    Test number
    843503355486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,968 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,968 miles
    Test number
    729265469495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,152 miles
    Test number
    749193339275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Fail108,152 miles (+374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,152 miles
    Test number
    509445548626
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass107,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,778 miles
    Test number
    518305627713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,778 miles (+46)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,778 miles
    Test number
    625938893647
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,732 miles (+1,206)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,732 miles
    Test number
    509187638762
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to broken coil spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

  10. Pass106,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,526 miles
    Test number
    853561975470
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding : - keep in check.

  11. Fail106,526 miles (+1,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,526 miles
    Test number
    354491177241
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding : - keep in check.

  12. Pass105,086 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    218887365495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,209 miles (+1,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,209 miles
    Test number
    308565610404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass102,511 miles (+2,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    748267825102
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass99,526 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    988538444195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,309 miles (+2,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,309 miles
    Test number
    747384743195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass94,648 miles (+1,871)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    497173342150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills rusted

  18. Pass92,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    345108831180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,777 miles (+1,748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    247546031462
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass91,029 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    523980970089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass87,155 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    701311559091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,785 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,785 miles
    Test number
    503732658032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDue to the way pads are wearing recommend calipers cleaned and new fixing kits fitted

  23. Fail80,785 miles (+8,862)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,785 miles
    Test number
    940852858049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDue to the way pads are wearing recommend calipers cleaned and new fixing kits fitted

  24. Pass71,923 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    610019837012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,551 miles
    Test number
    983908136058
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

Questions about T956 AKP

Does T956 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T956 AKP is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T956 AKP?
The MOT on T956 AKP is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T956 AKP done?
T956 AKP was recorded at 111,721 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,345 miles a year.
Has T956 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 AKP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T956 AKP 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 T956 AKP find?
T956 AKP passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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