Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T148 VBLMOT history
T148 VBL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 119,882 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,995 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T148 VBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T148 VBL was last recorded at 119,882 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,908 miles · 14 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 974 miles
- Average per year
- 3,995 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,882 miles
- 2023 – 118,908 miles
- 2022 – 116,305 miles
- 2021 – 107,727 miles
- 2020 – 105,056 miles
- 2019 – 102,306 miles
- 2018 – 99,761 miles
- 2016 – 93,932 miles
- 2015 – 86,669 miles
- 2014 – 81,455 miles
- 2013 – 79,015 miles
- 2012 – 78,527 miles
- 2009 – 73,374 miles
- 2008 – 66,054 miles
- 2007 – 58,213 miles
- 2006 – 45,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,882 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,882 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 119,882 miles
- Test number
- 431348654677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,908 miles (+2,603)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 118,908 miles
- Test number
- 938259998835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,305 miles (+8,578)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 116,305 miles
- Test number
- 752817259020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,727 miles (+2,671)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,727 miles
- Test number
- 219996749022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,056 miles (+2,750)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 105,056 miles
- Test number
- 397400995934
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,306 miles (+4)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,306 miles
- Test number
- 935538037630
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
Fail102,302 miles (+2,541)1 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,302 miles
- Test number
- 619151921632
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
Pass99,761 miles (+5,829)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 99,761 miles
- Test number
- 947238932195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
Pass93,932 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,932 miles
- Test number
- 245920591764
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
Fail93,932 miles (+7,263)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,932 miles
- Test number
- 712313501483
- FailureHeadlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working nearside (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working offside (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
Pass86,669 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,669 miles
- Test number
- 781528890534
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Fail86,665 miles (+5,210)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,665 miles
- Test number
- 478854495682
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,455 miles
- Test number
- 448124874255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,452 miles (+2,437)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,452 miles
- Test number
- 287444574203
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated
Pass79,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 79,015 miles
- Test number
- 178102083248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,015 miles (+488)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,015 miles
- Test number
- 575332883284
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass78,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,527 miles
- Test number
- 808891962001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,527 miles (+5,153)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,527 miles
- Test number
- 689690462060
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass73,374 miles (+7,320)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 73,374 miles
- Test number
- 270235179152
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,054 miles (+7,841)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 66,054 miles
- Test number
- 953609778152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,213 miles (+12,833)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 58,213 miles
- Test number
- 484597177110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,380 miles
- Test number
- 673627386141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T148 VBL
- Does T148 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T148 VBL expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T148 VBL?
- The MOT on T148 VBL expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T148 VBL done?
- T148 VBL was recorded at 119,882 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 3,995 miles a year.
- Has T148 VBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T148 VBL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on T148 VBL 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 T148 VBL find?
- T148 VBL passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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