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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T118 UAAMOT history

T118 UAA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,437 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 UAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T118 UAA was last recorded at 87,437 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,251 miles · 1 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
2,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,437 miles
  • 2025 – 82,443 miles
  • 2024 – 82,333 miles
  • 2016 – 78,601 miles
  • 2015 – 74,323 miles
  • 2014 – 65,186 miles
  • 2013 – 54,789 miles
  • 2012 – 53,958 miles
  • 2011 – 52,736 miles
  • 2010 – 50,053 miles
  • 2009 – 47,571 miles
  • 2008 – 45,297 miles
  • 2007 – 40,819 miles
  • 2006 – 35,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,437 miles (+186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    505944123928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,251 miles (+4,808)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    218151920755
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis By Anti Roll Bar Mounting Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,443 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    939699853670
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,443 miles (+110)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,443 miles
    Test number
    614597593191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,333 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    464929421227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,601 miles (+4,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    834651366815
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded

  7. Pass74,323 miles (+9,137)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    778144755194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished within treads
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

  8. Pass65,186 miles (+10,397)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    506484404106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and perished within treads
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  9. Pass54,789 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    438019793035
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail54,789 miles (+831)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    356812193068
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass53,958 miles (+1,222)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    158736342180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.
    • NoteWater in boot floor well where spare wheel is,ok at test.
    • NoteN/s/f brake will need adjusting soon,ok at test not excessive.

  12. Pass52,736 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    228215851439
    • NoteHandbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.
    • NoteN/s/f brake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

  13. Fail52,731 miles (+2,678)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,731 miles
    Test number
    146748741103
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteHandbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.
    • NoteN/s/f brake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

  14. Pass50,053 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    201123250178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,048 miles (+2,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    281319440484
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass47,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    542898349125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail47,571 miles (+2,274)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    734078849192
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass45,297 miles (+4,478)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    442774148100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

  19. Pass40,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,819 miles
    Test number
    281665547105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,819 miles (+5,266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,819 miles
    Test number
    320965747140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    761630356182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T118 UAA

Does T118 UAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T118 UAA is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T118 UAA?
The MOT on T118 UAA is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T118 UAA done?
T118 UAA was recorded at 87,437 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
Has T118 UAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 UAA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T118 UAA 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 T118 UAA find?
T118 UAA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear outer sill corroded, and 1 more.

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