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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

T18 PESMOT history

T18 PES is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,929 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 PES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 PES was last recorded at 49,929 miles on 21 May 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2024: 35,659 miles, lower than 37,435 miles on 31 May 2023.

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
49,841 miles · 16 May 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
2,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,929 miles
  • 2025 – 44,855 miles
  • 2024 – 35,659 miles
  • 2023 – 37,435 miles
  • 2022 – 36,857 miles
  • 2021 – 35,296 miles
  • 2020 – 34,443 miles
  • 2019 – 32,442 miles
  • 2018 – 30,347 miles
  • 2017 – 27,279 miles
  • 2016 – 23,440 miles
  • 2015 – 17,299 miles
  • 2014 – 12,445 miles
  • 2013 – 11,609 miles
  • 2012 – 11,590 miles
  • 2010 – 11,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,929 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    741488096465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail49,841 miles (+4,986)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    379303407253
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass44,855 miles (+9,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    932446725143
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF LOWER UNDER INNER SEAL HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass35,659 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    678654971771
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail35,659 miles (-1,776)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    590825221994
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    688394366898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,435 miles (+33)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    586562542870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail37,402 miles (+545)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    327881781692
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    970043231764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail36,857 miles (+1,561)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    866531309397
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass35,296 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    640034776586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail35,294 miles (+851)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    795348405546
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass34,443 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    602323594606
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass32,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,442 miles
    Test number
    137724988959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail32,442 miles (+2,095)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,442 miles
    Test number
    185935901603
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass30,347 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,347 miles
    Test number
    465975706805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail30,344 miles (+3,065)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,344 miles
    Test number
    436803990336
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    107947334392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,279 miles (+3,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    920893579460
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass23,440 miles (+6,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,440 miles
    Test number
    959400469376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing in treads

  21. Fail17,299 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,299 miles
    Test number
    749322385041
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Note3 tyres starting to perish both rears and off side front

  22. Pass17,299 miles (+4,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,299 miles
    Test number
    779042085060
    • Note3 tyres starting to perish both rears and off side front

  23. Pass12,445 miles (+836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,445 miles
    Test number
    909761884020
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking in tread

  24. Pass11,609 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,609 miles
    Test number
    217067483004
    • NoteEngine Management warning Light on
    • NoteCorrosion to subframes and suspension arms

  25. Fail11,600 miles (+10)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,600 miles
    Test number
    936191963049
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  26. Fail11,590 miles (+237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,590 miles
    Test number
    657262482277
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  27. Pass11,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,353 miles
    Test number
    384622120235
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T18 PES

Does T18 PES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 PES is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 PES?
The MOT on T18 PES is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 PES done?
T18 PES was recorded at 49,929 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,445 miles a year.
Has T18 PES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 PES has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 PES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T18 PES find?
T18 PES passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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