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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T18 WOMMOT history

T18 WOM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,639 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 WOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 WOM was last recorded at 123,639 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2017: 77,578 miles, lower than 77,978 miles on 18 Apr 2017.

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
123,637 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,639 miles
  • 2025 – 120,055 miles
  • 2024 – 116,910 miles
  • 2023 – 115,559 miles
  • 2022 – 109,685 miles
  • 2021 – 104,891 miles
  • 2020 – 101,679 miles
  • 2019 – 94,617 miles
  • 2018 – 86,451 miles
  • 2017 – 77,578 miles
  • 2016 – 69,966 miles
  • 2015 – 61,306 miles
  • 2014 – 52,252 miles
  • 2013 – 49,587 miles
  • 2012 – 44,921 miles
  • 2011 – 36,280 miles
  • 2009 – 33,082 miles
  • 2008 – 29,722 miles
  • 2007 – 23,298 miles
  • 2006 – 18,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,639 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Outer sills rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side upper and lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,639 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,639 miles
    Test number
    759640596148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,637 miles (+3,582)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    176697644811
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass120,055 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,055 miles
    Test number
    946652771665
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail120,055 miles (+3,145)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,055 miles
    Test number
    379523796289
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass116,910 miles (+1,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    478036859967
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody slight corrosion

  6. Pass115,559 miles (+5,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    955407580603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights are faded

  7. Pass109,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    737024354258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,685 miles (+4,794)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    862183492412
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,891 miles (+3,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    807844622766
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass101,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    110685847961
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer flange rusty

  11. Fail101,679 miles (+7,062)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    705299133955
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer flange rusty

  12. Pass94,617 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    324631212297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,613 miles (+8,162)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,613 miles
    Test number
    618924438885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass86,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    483566186513
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty

  15. Fail86,451 miles (+8,873)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    300289127154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake balance just on limits
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty

  16. Pass77,578 miles (-400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    696418562391
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty

  17. Fail77,978 miles (+8,012)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    403721209732
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sills rusty

  18. Pass69,966 miles (+8,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    371919691044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre underinflated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsr and both front tyres are wearing on outer tread

  19. Fail61,306 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    266102915192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass61,306 miles (+9,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    717672615114
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass52,252 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    936990524113
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Fail52,205 miles (+2,618)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    166715114138
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Pass49,587 miles (+4,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    315849603014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass44,921 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,921 miles
    Test number
    669346202088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,280 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,280 miles
    Test number
    777406131082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,082 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    532713369300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,722 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    270995768319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,422 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    362000918063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,298 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,298 miles
    Test number
    971509377008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,481 miles
    Test number
    553290686048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 WOM

Does T18 WOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 WOM is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 WOM?
The MOT on T18 WOM is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 WOM done?
T18 WOM was recorded at 123,639 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has T18 WOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 WOM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 WOM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T18 WOM find?
T18 WOM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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