Mazda MX-5
Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc
T162 TVMMOT history
T162 TVM is a bronze petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,720 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 74,720 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 20 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T162 TVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T162 TVM was last recorded at 74,720 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2017: 73,977 miles, lower than 104,764 miles on 18 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,682 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,720 miles
- 2024 – 74,682 miles
- 2023 – 74,668 miles
- 2022 – 74,622 miles
- 2021 – 74,516 miles
- 2020 – 74,398 miles
- 2019 – 74,268 miles
- 2018 – 74,180 miles
- 2017 – 73,977 miles
- 2016 – 104,764 miles
- 2015 – 73,634 miles
- 2014 – 73,330 miles
- 2013 – 71,976 miles
- 2012 – 70,075 miles
- 2011 – 67,783 miles
- 2010 – 66,014 miles
- 2009 – 63,837 miles
- 2008 – 61,845 miles
- 2007 – 60,587 miles
- 2006 – 58,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,720 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryVehicle underside and components corroded
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,720 miles (+38)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 74,720 miles
- Test number
- 141419221788
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside and components corroded
Pass74,682 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,682 miles
- Test number
- 560016961286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside and components showing signs of corrosion
Pass74,668 miles (+46)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 74,668 miles
- Test number
- 569090274811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,622 miles (+106)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,622 miles
- Test number
- 972024199922
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight bind on all brakes
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at rear joint
Pass74,516 miles (+118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 74,516 miles
- Test number
- 603834243243
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,398 miles (+130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 74,398 miles
- Test number
- 661041541284
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,268 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,268 miles
- Test number
- 483664538283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,180 miles (+203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 74,180 miles
- Test number
- 250717366395
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass73,977 miles (-30,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,977 miles
- Test number
- 228591125728
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass104,764 miles (+31,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 104,764 miles
- Test number
- 679950836539
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass73,634 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 73,634 miles
- Test number
- 228261015164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,330 miles (+1,354)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,330 miles
- Test number
- 299014204490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,976 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,976 miles
- Test number
- 695755903148
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,075 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 70,075 miles
- Test number
- 405497702174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,783 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,783 miles
- Test number
- 119204201112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,014 miles (+2,177)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,014 miles
- Test number
- 463109010147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,837 miles (+1,992)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 63,837 miles
- Test number
- 964090019143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,845 miles (+1,258)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 61,845 miles
- Test number
- 950595218110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,587 miles (+1,601)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 60,587 miles
- Test number
- 633476217126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 58,986 miles
- Test number
- 691068916118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T162 TVM
- Does T162 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T162 TVM expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T162 TVM?
- The MOT on T162 TVM expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T162 TVM done?
- T162 TVM was recorded at 74,720 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 817 miles a year.
- Has T162 TVM ever failed its MOT?
- No. T162 TVM has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on T162 TVM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T162 TVM find?
- T162 TVM passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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