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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T15 SEDMOT history

T15 SED is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
103,035 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T15 SED was last recorded at 103,035 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 3,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,817 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,218 miles
Average per year
5,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,035 miles
  • 2024 – 99,817 miles
  • 2023 – 95,866 miles
  • 2022 – 91,355 miles
  • 2021 – 87,199 miles
  • 2020 – 83,281 miles
  • 2019 – 76,348 miles
  • 2018 – 71,836 miles
  • 2017 – 66,162 miles
  • 2016 – 60,156 miles
  • 2015 – 56,056 miles
  • 2014 – 51,913 miles
  • 2013 – 48,501 miles
  • 2012 – 38,692 miles
  • 2011 – 25,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,035 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,035 miles (+3,218)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,035 miles
    Test number
    159599398549
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass99,817 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    268581403584
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,815 miles (+3,949)7 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,815 miles
    Test number
    206956023104
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tape and cable tie around boot not allowing full inspection (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,866 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    540482028575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,355 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,355 miles
    Test number
    950062597991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,199 miles (+3,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    388175830157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,281 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    981753111932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,348 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    596243021749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,346 miles (+4,510)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    366293898606
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excssivly corroded seriously effecting brake effort (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    800797175433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,836 miles (+5,674)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    962715208190
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass66,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    657772114907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,162 miles (+6,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    358694101193
    • 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)

  14. Pass60,156 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    533574749412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    165516675109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,056 miles (+4,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    206086975106
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass51,913 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    819109984115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,501 miles (+9,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    305996793108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,692 miles (+13,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    219546262265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,320 miles
    Test number
    445965061220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 SED

Does T15 SED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 SED expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 SED?
The MOT on T15 SED expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 SED done?
T15 SED was recorded at 103,035 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 5,534 miles a year.
Has T15 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 SED has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T15 SED 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 T15 SED find?
T15 SED failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside rear vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure, and 4 more.

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