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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T126 EBWMOT history

T126 EBW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,345 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 EBW was last recorded at 88,345 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,178 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
1,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,345 miles
  • 2025 – 88,178 miles
  • 2024 – 87,208 miles
  • 2023 – 86,418 miles
  • 2022 – 85,661 miles
  • 2021 – 85,651 miles
  • 2020 – 85,641 miles
  • 2019 – 85,619 miles
  • 2018 – 85,545 miles
  • 2017 – 85,542 miles
  • 2016 – 85,381 miles
  • 2015 – 80,784 miles
  • 2014 – 77,280 miles
  • 2013 – 73,975 miles
  • 2012 – 71,135 miles
  • 2011 – 68,553 miles
  • 2010 – 65,999 miles
  • 2009 – 63,679 miles
  • 2008 – 61,211 miles
  • 2007 – 56,798 miles
  • 2006 – 50,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,345 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,345 miles (+167)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    416095911945
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass88,178 miles (+970)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    651670209943
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,208 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    778968341542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,418 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    102421433066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,661 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    278023317528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,651 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    387108362675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,641 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    361181779461
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail85,631 miles (+12)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    280825740356
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass85,619 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    528662393365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,545 miles
    Test number
    564985310272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,542 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    295199029752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,381 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    143627475034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    906951185192
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail84,489 miles (+3,705)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    716630996740
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass80,784 miles (+3,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    998940255081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,280 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    298328444040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    277023653043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,975 miles (+2,840)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    135383053492
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass71,135 miles (+2,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    738377542033
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass68,553 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    237878541061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass65,999 miles (+2,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    841195950035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass63,679 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,679 miles
    Test number
    604156359070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,211 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    944450658052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,798 miles (+6,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    691124547056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    193875746093
    • 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)

Questions about T126 EBW

Does T126 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T126 EBW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T126 EBW?
The MOT on T126 EBW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T126 EBW done?
T126 EBW was recorded at 88,345 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,831 miles a year.
Has T126 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 EBW has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T126 EBW 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 T126 EBW find?
T126 EBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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