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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T189 NKEMOT history

T189 NKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,346 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 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
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 NKE was last recorded at 103,346 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,549 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
2,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,346 miles
  • 2025 – 102,549 miles
  • 2024 – 101,407 miles
  • 2022 – 101,362 miles
  • 2015 – 101,273 miles
  • 2014 – 97,851 miles
  • 2013 – 94,917 miles
  • 2012 – 90,048 miles
  • 2011 – 84,671 miles
  • 2010 – 78,799 miles
  • 2009 – 72,047 miles
  • 2008 – 62,744 miles
  • 2007 – 56,154 miles
  • 2006 – 48,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,346 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,346 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    444735234451
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass102,549 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    718610869028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,407 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    372261310319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section from offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail101,362 miles (+89)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    935912412581
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting areas weakened by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill and floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door mirror damaged and rear wheel arches rusted but taped over as temporary repair

  5. Fail101,273 miles (+3,422)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    818366855163
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  6. Pass97,851 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,851 miles
    Test number
    899480574185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass94,917 miles (+4,869)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,917 miles
    Test number
    678292673165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have surface corrosion
    • NoteCar has only just passed emissions test(suspect faulty cat convertor)
    • NoteScreen blades smear slightly

  8. Pass90,048 miles (+5,377)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,048 miles
    Test number
    595401472175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCar has narrowly passed emissions poss indicating a faulty cat
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both outer sills

  9. Fail84,671 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    228949471468
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass84,671 miles (+5,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    979819671144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass78,799 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    960269970145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,047 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    834837279144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    411699278155
    • NoteRear no plate starting to delaminate

  14. Fail62,744 miles (+6,590)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    600959778120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to delaminate

  15. Pass56,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    321186177194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,154 miles (+7,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    481216077127
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass48,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    234037776122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,236 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    800607376197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about T189 NKE

Does T189 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 NKE is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 NKE?
The MOT on T189 NKE is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 NKE done?
T189 NKE was recorded at 103,346 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,804 miles a year.
Has T189 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 NKE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T189 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 T189 NKE find?
T189 NKE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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