Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc
519 TAUMOT history
519 TAU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 13,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 13,005 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 519 TAU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
519 TAU was last recorded at 13,005 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 12,709 miles · 5 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 296 miles
- Average per year
- 519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 13,005 miles
- 2025 – 12,709 miles
- 2024 – 12,419 miles
- 2023 – 12,054 miles
- 2022 – 11,579 miles
- 2019 – 11,445 miles
- 2018 – 11,092 miles
- 2017 – 10,695 miles
- 2016 – 10,198 miles
- 2015 – 9,733 miles
- 2014 – 9,486 miles
- 2013 – 9,104 miles
- 2012 – 8,103 miles
- 2011 – 7,337 miles
- 2010 – 6,080 miles
- 2009 – 4,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass13,005 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both.
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass13,005 miles (+296)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 13,005 miles
- Test number
- 735549602382
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass12,709 miles (+290)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 12,709 miles
- Test number
- 629654600868
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass12,419 miles (+365)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 12,419 miles
- Test number
- 454790272936
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass12,054 miles (+475)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2024
- Odometer
- 12,054 miles
- Test number
- 399951822499
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass11,579 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 11,579 miles
- Test number
- 725248788805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,578 miles (+133)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,578 miles
- Test number
- 297180827688
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass11,445 miles (+353)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 11,445 miles
- Test number
- 556722505162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,092 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 11,092 miles
- Test number
- 554701076131
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail11,057 miles (+362)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,057 miles
- Test number
- 710492090589
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass10,695 miles (+497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 10,695 miles
- Test number
- 951154645969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drop Link Deteriorating
Pass10,198 miles (+465)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 10,198 miles
- Test number
- 344772469642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,733 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 9,733 miles
- Test number
- 667378085187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,486 miles (+382)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 9,486 miles
- Test number
- 206301474128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNSF Tyre Outside Wall Perished
- NoteNSR Tyre Outside Wall Perished
- NoteOSF Tyre Outside Wall Perished
- NoteOSR Tyre Wall Perished
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass9,104 miles (+1,001)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 9,104 miles
- Test number
- 816156383179
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteThe four tyres manufactured in 2006 are cracked and perished on the sidewalls and tread blocks.
Fail8,103 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,103 miles
- Test number
- 458101692152
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass8,103 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 8,103 miles
- Test number
- 846121492199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,337 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 7,337 miles
- Test number
- 795840181195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,080 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 6,080 miles
- Test number
- 214835460191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 4,151 miles
- Test number
- 871749249100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 519 TAU
- What vehicle is registration 519 TAU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 519 TAU on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 519 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 519 TAU is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 519 TAU?
- The MOT on 519 TAU is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 519 TAU done?
- 519 TAU was recorded at 13,005 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 519 miles a year.
- Has 519 TAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 519 TAU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on 519 TAU 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 519 TAU find?
- 519 TAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides..
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