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Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2013 · 1,798 cc

T18 DSLMOT history

T18 DSL is a multi-colour petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 37,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,569 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DSL was last recorded at 37,569 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,858 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,711 miles
Average per year
1,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,569 miles
  • 2025 – 35,858 miles
  • 2024 – 34,991 miles
  • 2023 – 32,478 miles
  • 2022 – 30,341 miles
  • 2021 – 28,425 miles
  • 2020 – 26,688 miles
  • 2019 – 25,374 miles
  • 2018 – 24,109 miles
  • 2017 – 22,807 miles
  • 2016 – 21,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,569 miles (+1,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,569 miles
    Test number
    712149156758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass35,858 miles (+867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    465099451788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass34,991 miles (+2,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    383036604948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass32,478 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,478 miles
    Test number
    355660274460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail32,478 miles (+2,137)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,478 miles
    Test number
    201633664081
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass30,341 miles (+1,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    30,341 miles
    Test number
    786689516921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass28,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    525883048498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,425 miles (+1,737)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    112939065754
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass26,688 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    372141742108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass25,374 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,374 miles
    Test number
    788481895598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,109 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    939854558985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,807 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,807 miles
    Test number
    956225639045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,563 miles
    Test number
    585476465473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DSL

Does T18 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DSL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DSL?
The MOT on T18 DSL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DSL done?
T18 DSL was recorded at 37,569 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,595 miles a year.
Has T18 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DSL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 DSL 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 T18 DSL find?
T18 DSL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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