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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T963 SWJMOT history

T963 SWJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,030 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T963 SWJ
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T963 SWJ was last recorded at 68,030 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 3,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,893 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,137 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,030 miles
  • 2024 – 64,893 miles
  • 2023 – 61,303 miles
  • 2021 – 57,804 miles
  • 2020 – 54,305 miles
  • 2019 – 47,924 miles
  • 2018 – 41,600 miles
  • 2017 – 35,959 miles
  • 2016 – 29,149 miles
  • 2014 – 20,075 miles
  • 2013 – 20,031 miles
  • 2012 – 20,015 miles
  • 2011 – 19,912 miles
  • 2010 – 19,785 miles
  • 2009 – 19,511 miles
  • 2008 – 18,001 miles
  • 2006 – 16,327 miles
  • 2005 – 14,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,030 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,030 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    119101944039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,893 miles (+3,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    642162778539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass61,303 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    933180013433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,804 miles (+3,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    940419430996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass54,305 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,305 miles
    Test number
    536289375561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail54,266 miles (+6,342)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    791725917211
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass47,924 miles (+6,324)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    241583490451
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,600 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,600 miles
    Test number
    968838215011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass35,959 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    397754030336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,149 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    852467868617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,075 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,075 miles
    Test number
    995932134232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,031 miles
    Test number
    926502933272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,031 miles (+16)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,031 miles
    Test number
    115639023237
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass20,015 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,015 miles
    Test number
    405976532216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail19,963 miles (+51)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,963 miles
    Test number
    345579622430
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass19,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    978509321282
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail19,912 miles (+127)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    529818421206
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass19,785 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,785 miles
    Test number
    881147530276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,755 miles (+244)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    873356630281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside front,nearside rear, offside rear tyres perished and cracked.

  20. Pass19,511 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,511 miles
    Test number
    250435729238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail19,463 miles (+1,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,463 miles
    Test number
    592555619210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,001 miles (+1,674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,001 miles
    Test number
    144333748089
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear on 3mm tread depth

  23. Pass16,327 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,327 miles
    Test number
    631283636356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,629 miles
    Test number
    900066735314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T963 SWJ

Does T963 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T963 SWJ expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T963 SWJ?
The MOT on T963 SWJ expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T963 SWJ done?
T963 SWJ was recorded at 68,030 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has T963 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T963 SWJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T963 SWJ 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 T963 SWJ find?
T963 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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