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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T12 RXNMOT history

T12 RXN is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,188 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 RXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 RXN was last recorded at 97,188 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,358 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,830 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,188 miles
  • 2025 – 94,358 miles
  • 2024 – 92,089 miles
  • 2023 – 83,516 miles
  • 2022 – 76,323 miles
  • 2021 – 68,609 miles
  • 2020 – 65,987 miles
  • 2019 – 56,454 miles
  • 2018 – 54,518 miles
  • 2017 – 51,178 miles
  • 2016 – 48,549 miles
  • 2015 – 46,263 miles
  • 2014 – 44,169 miles
  • 2013 – 40,885 miles
  • 2012 – 38,087 miles
  • 2011 – 35,276 miles
  • 2010 – 33,498 miles
  • 2009 – 31,405 miles
  • 2008 – 29,884 miles
  • 2007 – 28,483 miles
  • 2006 – 23,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,188 miles (+2,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,188 miles
    Test number
    943350728360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,358 miles (+2,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    887577054414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass92,089 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    414252594488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail92,088 miles (+8,572)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    386319607793
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,516 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    891317929573
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail83,401 miles (+7,078)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    896787155932
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking from back box joint/flange (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    506597563505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail76,323 miles (+7,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    688962980493
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,609 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    750046830205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailbox corroded

  10. Fail68,433 miles (+2,446)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    333433691379
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,987 miles (+9,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    600475756217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass56,454 miles (+1,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    760194406948
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass54,518 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    377671230903
    • AdvisorySlight split in NSR tyre inner edge

  14. Pass51,178 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    141210089541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,549 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    956556870108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,263 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    408660115137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,169 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,169 miles
    Test number
    726097294000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    345180213067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,885 miles (+2,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    139137203092
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass38,087 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,087 miles
    Test number
    897116862044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    127989751441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,276 miles (+1,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    967999151000
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass33,498 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    463869760038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    743638039085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,405 miles (+1,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    582967539086
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,884 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    241856148001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,483 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    160087857473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,680 miles
    Test number
    701192556031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 RXN

Does T12 RXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 RXN is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 RXN?
The MOT on T12 RXN is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 RXN done?
T12 RXN was recorded at 97,188 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has T12 RXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 RXN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 RXN 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 T12 RXN find?
T12 RXN passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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