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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T138 EBWMOT history

T138 EBW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,824 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 EBW was last recorded at 125,824 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 1,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,002 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,822 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,824 miles
  • 2024 – 124,002 miles
  • 2023 – 122,165 miles
  • 2022 – 120,153 miles
  • 2021 – 119,033 miles
  • 2020 – 117,306 miles
  • 2019 – 114,374 miles
  • 2018 – 111,023 miles
  • 2017 – 108,355 miles
  • 2016 – 104,722 miles
  • 2015 – 102,542 miles
  • 2014 – 96,648 miles
  • 2013 – 87,639 miles
  • 2012 – 78,121 miles
  • 2011 – 69,836 miles
  • 2010 – 60,663 miles
  • 2009 – 51,378 miles
  • 2008 – 46,505 miles
  • 2007 – 43,853 miles
  • 2006 – 38,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    507682108070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,822 miles (+1,820)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,822 miles
    Test number
    785983641544
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,002 miles
    Test number
    544605904193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,002 miles (+1,837)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,002 miles
    Test number
    676703629824
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass122,165 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,165 miles
    Test number
    154597179475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,153 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,153 miles
    Test number
    530624237563
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail120,153 miles (+1,120)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,153 miles
    Test number
    449026415195
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,033 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,033 miles
    Test number
    580441322320
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,306 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,306 miles
    Test number
    756238004216
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail117,301 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,301 miles
    Test number
    196961001269
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates as fog light switch and fog is indicator (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass114,374 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,374 miles
    Test number
    814540839587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail114,327 miles (+3,304)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,327 miles
    Test number
    954037524670
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper smears .......

  13. Pass111,023 miles (+2,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    610097689202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass108,355 miles (+3,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    204687303494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass104,722 miles (+2,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,722 miles
    Test number
    367210459339
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass102,542 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    368879265013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,648 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,648 miles
    Test number
    656680554126
    • NoteAll tyres perished/ cracked

  18. Fail96,648 miles (+9,009)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,648 miles
    Test number
    267440154416
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres perished/ cracked

  19. Fail87,639 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    326811453106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass87,639 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    825851453144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,121 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,121 miles
    Test number
    819605922103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,836 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    827306321156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,663 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,663 miles
    Test number
    403828130146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,378 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    394029049150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,378 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    671879349125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,505 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,505 miles
    Test number
    612227738314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,347 miles (+1,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,347 miles
    Test number
    532195398030
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly scolloped

  28. Pass43,853 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    703653097064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    642609086010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 EBW

Does T138 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 EBW expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 EBW?
The MOT on T138 EBW expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 EBW done?
T138 EBW was recorded at 125,824 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has T138 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 EBW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T138 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 T138 EBW find?
T138 EBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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