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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T145 DCDMOT history

T145 DCD is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
123,131 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T145 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T145 DCD was last recorded at 123,131 miles on 21 May 2026, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,628 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,131 miles
  • 2025 – 122,628 miles
  • 2024 – 121,944 miles
  • 2023 – 121,537 miles
  • 2022 – 121,083 miles
  • 2020 – 120,782 miles
  • 2019 – 119,127 miles
  • 2018 – 118,835 miles
  • 2017 – 117,305 miles
  • 2016 – 115,901 miles
  • 2015 – 114,900 miles
  • 2014 – 113,033 miles
  • 2013 – 109,448 miles
  • 2012 – 103,775 miles
  • 2011 – 97,783 miles
  • 2010 – 95,137 miles
  • 2009 – 89,559 miles
  • 2008 – 82,169 miles
  • 2007 – 75,015 miles
  • 2006 – 67,855 miles
  • 2005 – 59,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,131 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (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.

  • All suspension components corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,131 miles
    Test number
    149215236003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,131 miles (+503)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,131 miles
    Test number
    263562467667
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,628 miles
    Test number
    784607981118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  4. Fail122,628 miles (+684)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,628 miles
    Test number
    222748321100
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  5. Pass121,944 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,944 miles
    Test number
    970762247547
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  6. Fail121,930 miles (+393)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    606386176227
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  7. Pass121,537 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    984846768444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth subframes corroded

  8. Fail121,537 miles (+454)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    843259652675
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth subframes corroded

  9. Pass121,083 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    179305167465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes upper and lower . near side and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded(all)

  10. Fail121,083 miles (+301)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    681319384391
    • MajorNearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes upper and lower . near side and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAlternater belt worn
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded(all)

  11. Pass120,782 miles (+2)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,782 miles
    Test number
    460892836572
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension components corroded

  12. Fail120,780 miles (+1,653)7 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,780 miles
    Test number
    935113175845
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working can not find switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySome suspension components corroded

  13. Pass119,127 miles (+292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    292826469437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass118,835 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    119671152328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,305 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    163418647918
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp plastic lens covers deteriorated

  16. Pass115,901 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,901 miles
    Test number
    109304459010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,900 miles (+1,867)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    159321225198
    • NoteBOTH rear tyres 2mm
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded at clipe
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside front chassis

  18. Pass113,033 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,033 miles
    Test number
    629667294041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,448 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    527002923141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,775 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    977346512181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    105634021185
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner walls minor damage / perishing

  22. Fail97,783 miles (+2,646)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    918594721145
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner walls minor damage / perishing

  23. Pass95,137 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    833062790295
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and close to limit

  24. Fail95,136 miles (+5,577)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,136 miles
    Test number
    944492290230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and close to limit

  25. Pass89,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,559 miles
    Test number
    324109289279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,558 miles (+7,389)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    551079189247
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  27. Pass82,169 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    463781598265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,015 miles
    Test number
    854721597217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,015 miles (+7,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,015 miles
    Test number
    392921197409
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  30. Fail67,855 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    110366296248
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass67,855 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    502746696290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass59,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    132443075227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T145 DCD

Does T145 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T145 DCD is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T145 DCD?
The MOT on T145 DCD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T145 DCD done?
T145 DCD was recorded at 123,131 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has T145 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T145 DCD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T145 DCD 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 T145 DCD find?
T145 DCD passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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