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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

T17 TUMMOT history

T17 TUM is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,704 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 TUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 TUM was last recorded at 80,704 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,761 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,943 miles
Average per year
4,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,704 miles
  • 2025 – 77,761 miles
  • 2024 – 75,673 miles
  • 2023 – 72,776 miles
  • 2022 – 71,007 miles
  • 2021 – 68,949 miles
  • 2020 – 67,245 miles
  • 2019 – 60,485 miles
  • 2018 – 60,386 miles
  • 2017 – 46,369 miles
  • 2016 – 35,177 miles
  • 2015 – 26,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,704 miles (+2,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,704 miles
    Test number
    492769405123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass77,761 miles (+2,088)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    885849222192
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,673 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    707433452649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail75,607 miles (+2,831)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    458050372130
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass72,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,776 miles
    Test number
    787663464201
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail72,776 miles (+1,769)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,776 miles
    Test number
    274344172945
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,007 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,007 miles
    Test number
    543881018844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    743757692615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail68,949 miles (+1,704)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    369332850649
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,245 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    798730451398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Fail67,238 miles (+6,753)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    122079825705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
  12. Pass60,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    142476020307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail60,485 miles (+99)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    383669398159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass60,386 miles (+14,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    976770411190
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
  15. Pass46,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,369 miles
    Test number
    805633740259
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Fail46,368 miles (+11,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    228015599577
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly split but still clearing effectively
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  17. Pass35,177 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    438678860127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,233 miles
    Test number
    976177975004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T17 TUM

Does T17 TUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 TUM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T17 TUM?
The MOT on T17 TUM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T17 TUM done?
T17 TUM was recorded at 80,704 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,706 miles a year.
Has T17 TUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 TUM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T17 TUM 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 T17 TUM find?
T17 TUM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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