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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T182 AROMOT history

T182 ARO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,961 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T182 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T182 ARO was last recorded at 135,961 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2014: 100,177 miles, lower than 114,468 miles on 5 Apr 2014.

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
129,117 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,844 miles
Average per year
3,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,961 miles
  • 2025 – 129,117 miles
  • 2024 – 121,915 miles
  • 2023 – 117,686 miles
  • 2022 – 116,535 miles
  • 2021 – 115,492 miles
  • 2020 – 114,587 miles
  • 2019 – 113,012 miles
  • 2018 – 110,491 miles
  • 2017 – 107,864 miles
  • 2016 – 105,307 miles
  • 2015 – 103,013 miles
  • 2014 – 100,177 miles
  • 2013 – 96,112 miles
  • 2012 – 93,919 miles
  • 2011 – 91,898 miles
  • 2010 – 79,607 miles
  • 2009 – 73,024 miles
  • 2008 – 72,866 miles
  • 2007 – 72,194 miles
  • 2006 – 70,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,961 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,961 miles (+6,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    447952009806
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass129,117 miles (+7,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,117 miles
    Test number
    213245444779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass121,915 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    113221783088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail121,855 miles (+4,169)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,855 miles
    Test number
    901614976353
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive Corrosion at the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion at the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass117,686 miles (+1,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,686 miles
    Test number
    669804902105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded almost to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake application uneven vehicle may need adjustment or repair......

  6. Pass116,535 miles (+1,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    908592944370
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,492 miles (+905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    163317541742
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,587 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    764873592287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,012 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    113,012 miles
    Test number
    751443441537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    568105752676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,491 miles (+2,627)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    783169886644
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,864 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    199127268625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,307 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    834946125549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    669898085122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,013 miles (+2,836)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    817308685116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass100,177 miles (-14,291)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,177 miles
    Test number
    548885594116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,468 miles (+18,356)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,468 miles
    Test number
    295365894065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,112 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,112 miles
    Test number
    549802493057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    238133992044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,919 miles (+2,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    539843992048
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass91,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,898 miles
    Test number
    138414991495
    • NoteFront pads low

  22. Fail91,898 miles (+12,291)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,898 miles
    Test number
    178584291441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront pads low

  23. Pass79,607 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    414018110080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass73,024 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,024 miles
    Test number
    961150829063
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail72,866 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    244917118069
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass72,866 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    700477018022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,194 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    870008207019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    952145606044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T182 ARO

Does T182 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T182 ARO is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T182 ARO?
The MOT on T182 ARO is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T182 ARO done?
T182 ARO was recorded at 135,961 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 3,142 miles a year.
Has T182 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T182 ARO has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T182 ARO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T182 ARO find?
T182 ARO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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