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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T149 DBMMOT history

T149 DBM is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,319 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T149 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T149 DBM was last recorded at 118,319 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,581 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
738 miles
Average per year
3,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,319 miles
  • 2025 – 117,581 miles
  • 2024 – 116,431 miles
  • 2023 – 115,229 miles
  • 2022 – 114,116 miles
  • 2021 – 112,607 miles
  • 2020 – 111,243 miles
  • 2019 – 109,717 miles
  • 2018 – 106,186 miles
  • 2017 – 101,054 miles
  • 2016 – 94,027 miles
  • 2015 – 87,227 miles
  • 2014 – 81,705 miles
  • 2013 – 79,825 miles
  • 2012 – 78,350 miles
  • 2011 – 75,575 miles
  • 2010 – 70,476 miles
  • 2009 – 63,726 miles
  • 2008 – 60,345 miles
  • 2007 – 56,442 miles
  • 2006 – 50,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,319 miles (+738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    396782197004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,581 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    518137866728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,431 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    371021559074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,229 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    359119603304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,116 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    596545882967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,607 miles (+1,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,607 miles
    Test number
    495046945264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,243 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    646972236229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    864044347668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail109,717 miles (+254)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    835507483360
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail109,463 miles (+3,277)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    253777441790
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,186 miles
    Test number
    356806873778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,181 miles (+5,127)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    213084649704
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    954842135188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail101,054 miles (+7,027)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    520362119597
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass94,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    313435845750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,027 miles (+6,800)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    591438116451
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,227 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    127456452435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,705 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    689359444240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,697 miles (+1,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    176026844202
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass79,825 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    738781743211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Fail79,825 miles (+1,475)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    208220243234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass78,350 miles (+134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,350 miles
    Test number
    407474382225
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail78,216 miles (+2,641)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    179833572294
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass75,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    227776441279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill is slightly corroded.

  25. Fail75,575 miles (+5,099)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    475545941235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill is slightly corroded.

  26. Pass70,476 miles (+6,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    331309580262
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  27. Pass63,726 miles (+3,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    833723389217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass60,345 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    774940958283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail60,221 miles (+3,779)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,221 miles
    Test number
    442272748299
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass56,442 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    952631547200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    544243526201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T149 DBM

Does T149 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T149 DBM is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T149 DBM?
The MOT on T149 DBM is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T149 DBM done?
T149 DBM was recorded at 118,319 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,350 miles a year.
Has T149 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T149 DBM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T149 DBM 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 T149 DBM find?
T149 DBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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