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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T187 SDLMOT history

T187 SDL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
81,655 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 SDL was last recorded at 81,655 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2011: 44,773 miles, lower than 121,449 miles on 22 Jun 2011.

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
81,475 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,655 miles
  • 2022 – 81,475 miles
  • 2021 – 79,197 miles
  • 2020 – 77,876 miles
  • 2019 – 76,200 miles
  • 2018 – 74,714 miles
  • 2017 – 70,725 miles
  • 2016 – 66,387 miles
  • 2015 – 60,858 miles
  • 2014 – 55,752 miles
  • 2013 – 50,541 miles
  • 2012 – 47,050 miles
  • 2011 – 44,773 miles
  • 2010 – 42,125 miles
  • 2009 – 39,861 miles
  • 2008 – 37,173 miles
  • 2007 – 34,244 miles
  • 2006 – 34,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,655 miles
  • AdvisoryFront corrosion on front suspension
  • AdvisoryFront diff slight leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,655 miles (+180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    302468624508
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion on front suspension
    • AdvisoryFront diff slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,475 miles (+2,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    895569044262
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs corroded near subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has light corrosion all over

  3. Pass79,197 miles (+1,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    506075296309
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs near subframe mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass77,876 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    282798874559
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,200 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    578561304706
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  6. Pass74,714 miles (+3,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,714 miles
    Test number
    728255184048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,725 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    866443123126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,722 miles (+4,335)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,722 miles
    Test number
    574923248712
    • FailureBraking system leaking Offside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to n/s flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  9. Pass66,387 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    517141036813
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail66,317 miles (+5,459)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    401541191682
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass60,858 miles (+5,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    202819695293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

  12. Pass55,752 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,752 miles
    Test number
    508461854238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    938293733238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,541 miles (+3,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    326932633218
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass47,050 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    498956352267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,445 miles (+56)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    308097682140
    • NoteNear side front 'inner' wheel arch corroded!
    • NoteTemp fuel cap fitted!

  17. Fail46,389 miles (+1,616)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    805029272100
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNear side front 'inner' wheel arch corroded!
    • NoteTemp fuel cap fitted!

  18. Pass44,773 miles (-76,676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,773 miles
    Test number
    756218781193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,449 miles (+79,324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    239543871136
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass42,125 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    171675970124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,861 miles (+2,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,861 miles
    Test number
    370334199151
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads have cracks in the tread.

  22. Pass37,173 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    382620498150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,244 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,244 miles
    Test number
    203684097441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,156 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,156 miles
    Test number
    672569916122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,141 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,141 miles
    Test number
    952140616110
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T187 SDL

Does T187 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T187 SDL expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T187 SDL?
The MOT on T187 SDL expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T187 SDL done?
T187 SDL was recorded at 81,655 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has T187 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 SDL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T187 SDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T187 SDL find?
T187 SDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front corrosion on front suspension; front diff slight leak; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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