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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T180 KORMOT history

T180 KOR is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 135,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,096 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T180 KOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T180 KOR was last recorded at 135,096 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2019: 116,213 miles, lower than 116,266 miles on 28 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,096 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,096 miles
  • 2024 – 134,262 miles
  • 2023 – 132,863 miles
  • 2022 – 130,961 miles
  • 2021 – 127,901 miles
  • 2020 – 123,725 miles
  • 2019 – 116,213 miles
  • 2018 – 113,641 miles
  • 2017 – 106,364 miles
  • 2016 – 97,088 miles
  • 2015 – 92,588 miles
  • 2014 – 87,819 miles
  • 2013 – 84,970 miles
  • 2012 – 74,610 miles
  • 2011 – 67,140 miles
  • 2010 – 61,592 miles
  • 2009 – 57,628 miles
  • 2007 – 49,760 miles
  • 2006 – 40,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,096 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Front Seat Removed at Time of TestRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle to Flexi on Nearside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust pipe cove corroded, insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet prop missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,096 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    469510367456
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front Seat Removed at Time of Test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle to Flexi on Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail135,096 miles (+834)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    671954707792
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front Seat Removed at Time of Test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle to Flexi on Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass134,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,262 miles
    Test number
    127641002399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,262 miles (+1,399)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,262 miles
    Test number
    202729857439
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass132,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,863 miles
    Test number
    500952244041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail132,863 miles (+1,902)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,863 miles
    Test number
    681001722339
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass130,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,961 miles
    Test number
    374256697137
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail130,961 miles (+3,060)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,961 miles
    Test number
    995127590836
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB501 x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass127,901 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    908130149740
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

  10. Fail127,891 miles (+4,166)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    424135422384
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine temp too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

  11. Pass123,725 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,725 miles
    Test number
    914804126265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail123,646 miles (+7,433)3 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,646 miles
    Test number
    914957008926
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass116,213 miles (-53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,213 miles
    Test number
    448496127595
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe cove corroded, insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail116,266 miles (+2,625)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,266 miles
    Test number
    816133186241
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle completely flat. (5.2.3 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle completely flat. (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe cove corroded, insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass113,641 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    561299705264
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet prop missing. (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Chalked. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch, chalked. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Chalked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch, chalked. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail113,622 miles (+7,258)10 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,622 miles
    Test number
    271455954327
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet prop missing. (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Chalked. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch, chalked. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Chalked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch, chalked. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass106,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    419042251891
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail106,363 miles (+9,275)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    132896513170
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass97,088 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    643142395898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,087 miles (+4,499)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    893792534116
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass92,588 miles (+4,769)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,588 miles
    Test number
    737337655033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass87,819 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,819 miles
    Test number
    636845344078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    316896643051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,970 miles (+10,360)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    487066143092
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Fail74,610 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,610 miles
    Test number
    505498652002
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass74,610 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,610 miles
    Test number
    525668452038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail67,140 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    545344451058
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass67,140 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    806404551050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,592 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,592 miles
    Test number
    663117450061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,628 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    193347659003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low

  31. Fail57,628 miles (+7,868)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,628 miles
    Test number
    520705359055
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low

  32. Pass49,760 miles (+9,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    752338637183
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

  33. Pass40,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    223409336475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T180 KOR

Does T180 KOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T180 KOR is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T180 KOR?
The MOT on T180 KOR is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T180 KOR done?
T180 KOR was recorded at 135,096 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has T180 KOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T180 KOR has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T180 KOR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T180 KOR find?
T180 KOR passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front front seat removed at time of test, and 4 more.

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