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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T161 TDVMOT history

T161 TDV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 247,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
247,864 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 TDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 TDV was last recorded at 247,864 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 4,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,654 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,210 miles
Average per year
10,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 247,864 miles
  • 2023 – 243,654 miles
  • 2022 – 230,753 miles
  • 2021 – 213,046 miles
  • 2020 – 197,596 miles
  • 2019 – 186,419 miles
  • 2018 – 177,409 miles
  • 2017 – 165,168 miles
  • 2016 – 147,567 miles
  • 2015 – 129,925 miles
  • 2014 – 117,521 miles
  • 2013 – 101,223 miles
  • 2012 – 87,074 miles
  • 2011 – 76,290 miles
  • 2010 – 69,482 miles
  • 2009 – 65,881 miles
  • 2008 – 62,979 miles
  • 2007 – 58,840 miles
  • 2006 – 56,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front dip beam dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,864 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    247,864 miles
    Test number
    893952631840
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail247,859 miles (+4,205)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,859 miles
    Test number
    910479193953
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass243,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    243,654 miles
    Test number
    556983985824
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail243,654 miles (+12,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,654 miles
    Test number
    915733489476
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass230,753 miles (+54)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    230,753 miles
    Test number
    965762620078
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip beam dim

  6. Fail230,699 miles (+17,653)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,699 miles
    Test number
    947622395766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front dip beam dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass213,046 miles (+15,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    213,046 miles
    Test number
    288333479409
    • AdvisoryBoth front head light slightly faded

  8. Pass197,596 miles (+166)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    197,596 miles
    Test number
    174343172112
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

  9. Fail197,430 miles (+11,011)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,430 miles
    Test number
    855023622928
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

  10. Pass186,419 miles (+204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,419 miles
    Test number
    246177451584
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

  11. Fail186,215 miles (+8,806)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,215 miles
    Test number
    369110837460
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

  12. Pass177,409 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    177,409 miles
    Test number
    838095849297
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  13. Fail177,409 miles (+12,241)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,409 miles
    Test number
    412040006966
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper&lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  14. Pass165,168 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,168 miles
    Test number
    339716939921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing/worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail165,168 miles (+17,601)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,168 miles
    Test number
    844320872442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing/worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass147,567 miles (+17,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    232082259359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass129,925 miles (+12,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,925 miles
    Test number
    926300856175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass117,521 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    958826364243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail117,518 miles (+16,295)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    527946864285
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass101,223 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,223 miles
    Test number
    906606563207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail101,113 miles (+14,039)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,113 miles
    Test number
    535112863228
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass87,074 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    645865362216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,290 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    138695761297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteRear brake discs getting rusty

  24. Fail76,290 miles (+6,808)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    215095061207
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteRear brake discs getting rusty

  25. Pass69,482 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    234813960275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,881 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    431699119283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass65,881 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    551379919285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass62,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    962662648201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,979 miles (+4,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    373432248464
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass58,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    462374117250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail58,839 miles (+2,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    440454417238
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  32. Pass56,222 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    311559916420
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low

  33. Fail56,191 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,191 miles
    Test number
    260834896123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low
    • NoteHand brake lever high
    • NoteO/s/f tyre feathering

Questions about T161 TDV

Does T161 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 TDV expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 TDV?
The MOT on T161 TDV expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 TDV done?
T161 TDV was recorded at 247,864 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 10,485 miles a year.
Has T161 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 TDV has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T161 TDV 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 T161 TDV find?
T161 TDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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