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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T138 VAVMOT history

T138 VAV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
133,228 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 VAV
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 VAV was last recorded at 133,228 miles on 23 May 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,208 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,228 miles
  • 2021 – 130,976 miles
  • 2019 – 128,572 miles
  • 2017 – 125,522 miles
  • 2016 – 125,103 miles
  • 2015 – 123,633 miles
  • 2014 – 123,599 miles
  • 2012 – 119,432 miles
  • 2011 – 114,777 miles
  • 2010 – 109,146 miles
  • 2009 – 105,491 miles
  • 2008 – 104,808 miles
  • 2007 – 103,996 miles
  • 2006 – 90,200 miles
  • 2005 – 75,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus associated suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All suspension bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,228 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,228 miles
    Test number
    611771678251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail133,208 miles (+2,232)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,208 miles
    Test number
    124235193051
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake effort effected, low effort (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded, image only just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass130,976 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    716355742695
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorating

  4. Fail130,876 miles (+2,304)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,876 miles
    Test number
    308135352798
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorating

  5. Pass128,572 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,572 miles
    Test number
    114580224315
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail128,571 miles (+3,049)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    270455216343
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass125,522 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,522 miles
    Test number
    121091563730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,511 miles (+408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    783407812462
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  9. Pass125,103 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    626273971904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,633 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,633 miles
    Test number
    377995005135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass123,599 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    498553954037
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cracks in sde wall

  12. Fail123,593 miles (+4,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,593 miles
    Test number
    246255944076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass119,432 miles (+4,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,432 miles
    Test number
    608823982208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,777 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    116050081255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    361311780406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,146 miles (+3,655)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    300630680493
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass105,491 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,491 miles
    Test number
    743232089251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,490 miles (+682)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,490 miles
    Test number
    342370289460
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass104,808 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,808 miles
    Test number
    941986238327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,996 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    172219867269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,793 miles (+13,593)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    160691267279
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front caliper dust cover loose
    • NoteSmall chips in zone a (screen)

  22. Pass90,200 miles (+15,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    90,200 miles
    Test number
    480963476205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass75,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    744815665266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T138 VAV

Does T138 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 VAV expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 VAV?
The MOT on T138 VAV expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 VAV done?
T138 VAV was recorded at 133,228 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,959 miles a year.
Has T138 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 VAV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T138 VAV 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 VAV find?
T138 VAV passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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