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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T163 TDVMOT history

T163 TDV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,118 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 TDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 TDV was last recorded at 43,118 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,542 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,118 miles
  • 2025 – 42,542 miles
  • 2024 – 41,952 miles
  • 2023 – 41,706 miles
  • 2022 – 41,543 miles
  • 2021 – 41,397 miles
  • 2020 – 41,365 miles
  • 2019 – 40,918 miles
  • 2018 – 40,483 miles
  • 2016 – 40,315 miles
  • 2015 – 40,237 miles
  • 2014 – 39,925 miles
  • 2013 – 39,712 miles
  • 2012 – 39,530 miles
  • 2011 – 39,221 miles
  • 2010 – 38,671 miles
  • 2009 – 38,242 miles
  • 2008 – 37,760 miles
  • 2007 – 35,988 miles
  • 2006 – 34,372 miles
  • 2005 – 26,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,118 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,118 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    734539284218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,542 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    562976648988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,507 miles (+555)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    148067136341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,952 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    559776408429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySligh rusting rear discs

  5. Pass41,706 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    614952936454
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass41,543 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    543492955211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass41,397 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    175414044134
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass41,365 miles (+447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,365 miles
    Test number
    254004660441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seatbelt slowly retracts but still in working order
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,918 miles (+435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    654505432046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySigns of fluid leak around power steering pipes/steering rack

  10. Pass40,483 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,483 miles
    Test number
    107346217344
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySigns of fluid around power steering rack/pipes

  11. Pass40,315 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    223638759070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass40,237 miles (+312)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    913990570999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass39,925 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    506123954355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass39,712 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    849212353393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,530 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    795529682245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront inner pads can not be viwed
    • NoteRear inner pads can not be viwed

  16. Fail39,530 miles (+309)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    508726882200
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront inner pads can not be viwed
    • NoteRear inner pads can not be viwed

  17. Pass39,221 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    788140171290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,671 miles (+429)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    714291080293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNear side rear steel brake pipe to flexi-hose bad surface corrision
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass38,242 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    751009089256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,760 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,760 miles
    Test number
    923591398221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,988 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    422487777248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    224226186243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,372 miles (+7,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    924376886269
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass26,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    590252995286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 TDV

Does T163 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 TDV is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 TDV?
The MOT on T163 TDV is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 TDV done?
T163 TDV was recorded at 43,118 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 814 miles a year.
Has T163 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 TDV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T163 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 T163 TDV find?
T163 TDV passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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