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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

RT 20MOT history

RT 20 is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 4,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

RT 20 red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
4,696 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RT 20
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RT 20 was last recorded at 4,696 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,243 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,696 miles
  • 2025 – 4,243 miles
  • 2024 – 3,767 miles
  • 2023 – 3,335 miles
  • 2022 – 2,836 miles
  • 2019 – 2,591 miles
  • 2018 – 2,380 miles
  • 2017 – 2,149 miles
  • 2016 – 1,941 miles
  • 2015 – 1,876 miles
  • 2014 – 1,857 miles
  • 2012 – 1,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,696 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre badly perished/cracking between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,696 miles (+453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    4,696 miles
    Test number
    153471206575
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  2. Pass4,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    4,243 miles
    Test number
    972439697594
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail4,243 miles (+476)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,243 miles
    Test number
    356602493396
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass3,767 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    3,767 miles
    Test number
    299334934321
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side

  5. Pass3,335 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    3,335 miles
    Test number
    218486687275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,836 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    2,836 miles
    Test number
    985241099465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,591 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    2,591 miles
    Test number
    152739837803
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass2,380 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    2,380 miles
    Test number
    419307698135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and brake components underside corroded

  9. Fail2,377 miles (+228)3 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,377 miles
    Test number
    732334766519
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass2,149 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    2,149 miles
    Test number
    174943156374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly perished/cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perished /cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly perished/cracking between tread

  11. Fail2,146 miles (+205)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,146 miles
    Test number
    276868830691
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly perished/cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perished /cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly perished/cracking between tread

  12. Pass1,941 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    1,941 miles
    Test number
    100766676090
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside front tyre's perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  13. Fail1,937 miles (+61)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,937 miles
    Test number
    558324736353
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside front tyre's perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass1,876 miles (+19)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    1,876 miles
    Test number
    716318025027
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside + offside front tyre's perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Fail1,857 miles (+252)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,857 miles
    Test number
    427437854437
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside + offside front tyre's perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  16. Pass1,605 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    1,605 miles
    Test number
    827681824044
    • NoteNearside + offside front tyre's perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  17. Fail1,592 miles (+534)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,592 miles
    Test number
    127050014471
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside + offside front tyre's perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass1,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    1,058 miles
    Test number
    645879242391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail1,058 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,058 miles
    Test number
    985879642363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about RT 20

What vehicle is registration RT 20 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RT 20 on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 2009. 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 RT 20 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RT 20 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RT 20?
The MOT on RT 20 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RT 20 done?
RT 20 was recorded at 4,696 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 274 miles a year.
Has RT 20 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RT 20 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on RT 20 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 RT 20 find?
RT 20 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; corrosion to underside.

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