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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

T16 DCYMOT history

T16 DCY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,310 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DCY was last recorded at 110,310 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,829 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,481 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,310 miles
  • 2025 – 107,829 miles
  • 2024 – 105,166 miles
  • 2023 – 103,137 miles
  • 2022 – 100,958 miles
  • 2021 – 98,074 miles
  • 2020 – 96,016 miles
  • 2019 – 91,156 miles
  • 2018 – 85,781 miles
  • 2017 – 81,060 miles
  • 2016 – 73,831 miles
  • 2015 – 68,786 miles
  • 2014 – 60,938 miles
  • 2013 – 51,968 miles
  • 2012 – 39,473 miles
  • 2011 – 27,601 miles
  • 2010 – 20,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front and rear sub frames corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brace/bar corroded/weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,310 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    706655889819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,829 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    100078364249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,827 miles (+2,661)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,827 miles
    Test number
    370986914902
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass105,166 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,166 miles
    Test number
    622567399276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    849259843259
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brace/bar corroded/weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brace/bar corroded/weak
  6. Fail103,137 miles (+2,179)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    367918096395
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brace/bar corroded/weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brace/bar corroded/weak
  7. Pass100,958 miles (+2,884)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    108986719854
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill panel slight corrision
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass98,074 miles (+2,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,074 miles
    Test number
    131890307183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor/sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass96,016 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    517746121806
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail96,015 miles (+4,859)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    395939379795
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass91,156 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    726617178595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass85,781 miles (+4,721)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    537547802573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass81,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    836931195230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail81,060 miles (+7,229)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    126619877920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass73,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    652482177196
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to front end of the vehicle
  16. Fail73,831 miles (+5,045)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    843739001524
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to front end of the vehicle
  17. Pass68,786 miles (+7,848)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,786 miles
    Test number
    947540005127
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass60,938 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    755925204124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,968 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    455143993074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass51,968 miles (+12,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    547113793064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass39,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    416393502157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,473 miles (+11,872)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    917633602124
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass27,601 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,601 miles
    Test number
    155555301169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,133 miles
    Test number
    860370990048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DCY

Does T16 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DCY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 DCY?
The MOT on T16 DCY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DCY done?
T16 DCY was recorded at 110,310 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has T16 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DCY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 DCY 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 T16 DCY find?
T16 DCY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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