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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T183 NKEMOT history

T183 NKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
66,887 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 NKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T183 NKE was last recorded at 66,887 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,049 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
838 miles
Average per year
2,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,887 miles
  • 2023 – 66,049 miles
  • 2021 – 63,684 miles
  • 2020 – 60,849 miles
  • 2019 – 59,688 miles
  • 2018 – 58,743 miles
  • 2017 – 58,026 miles
  • 2016 – 56,243 miles
  • 2015 – 53,610 miles
  • 2014 – 50,725 miles
  • 2013 – 50,462 miles
  • 2012 – 48,078 miles
  • 2011 – 45,639 miles
  • 2010 – 42,175 miles
  • 2009 – 38,086 miles
  • 2008 – 30,618 miles
  • 2006 – 22,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,887 miles
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside sill panel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both rear sill panels corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,887 miles (+838)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,887 miles
    Test number
    619088164261
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension corroded

  2. Pass66,049 miles (+2,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    892248834882
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sill panels corroded

  3. Pass63,684 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    297489975675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,849 miles (+1,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    651883637838
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill panels corroded

  5. Pass59,688 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    452273853755
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill panels corroded

  6. Pass58,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    683476973652
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill panels corroded

  7. Fail58,743 miles (+717)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    178639520836
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill panels corroded

  8. Pass58,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    215029200461
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail58,025 miles (+1,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    359721633216
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass56,243 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,243 miles
    Test number
    316000615059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,610 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    756809285095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,725 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    466106384017
    • 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)

  13. Fail50,462 miles (+21)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,462 miles
    Test number
    475851363121
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail50,441 miles (+2,363)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    665711253152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass48,078 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    137272532103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,639 miles (+3,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    947095741116
    • NoteAdvise chip in screen outside zone A less than 10mm

  17. Pass42,175 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    820817940155
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass38,086 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,086 miles
    Test number
    583555959101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,805 miles (+5,187)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    721499219006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge, raised tread area, 195/50vr15

  20. Pass30,618 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,618 miles
    Test number
    622519028072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,239 miles
    Test number
    954044876153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 NKE

Does T183 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T183 NKE expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T183 NKE?
The MOT on T183 NKE expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T183 NKE done?
T183 NKE was recorded at 66,887 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,207 miles a year.
Has T183 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 NKE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T183 NKE 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 T183 NKE find?
T183 NKE failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill panel; seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill panel; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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