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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

T121 MXVMOT history

T121 MXV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,107 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 MXV was last recorded at 120,107 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 11,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,333 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,774 miles
Average per year
9,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,107 miles
  • 2025 – 108,333 miles
  • 2024 – 96,758 miles
  • 2023 – 86,072 miles
  • 2022 – 75,172 miles
  • 2021 – 64,989 miles
  • 2020 – 57,186 miles
  • 2019 – 52,157 miles
  • 2018 – 45,316 miles
  • 2017 – 35,983 miles
  • 2016 – 23,656 miles
  • 2015 – 13,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,107 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,107 miles (+11,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    261093188297
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass108,333 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    287583042610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,758 miles (+10,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    178395640450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass86,072 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    273001265291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,172 miles (+10,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    838301995680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass64,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    643999447971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail64,989 miles (+7,803)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    506456181776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass57,186 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    260200119193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,157 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    901298052428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,316 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    276430114747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,983 miles (+12,327)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,983 miles
    Test number
    992962870666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,656 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    913931719104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,799 miles
    Test number
    167133925089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 MXV

Does T121 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 MXV is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 MXV?
The MOT on T121 MXV is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 MXV done?
T121 MXV was recorded at 120,107 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,666 miles a year.
Has T121 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 MXV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T121 MXV 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 T121 MXV find?
T121 MXV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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