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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T199 ATDMOT history

T199 ATD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
98,399 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T199 ATD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T199 ATD was last recorded at 98,399 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 6,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2013: 47,509 miles, lower than 118,105 miles on 18 Mar 2013.

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
92,344 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,055 miles
Average per year
3,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,399 miles
  • 2024 – 92,344 miles
  • 2019 – 79,882 miles
  • 2018 – 73,468 miles
  • 2016 – 72,340 miles
  • 2015 – 66,417 miles
  • 2014 – 58,351 miles
  • 2013 – 47,509 miles
  • 2012 – 45,322 miles
  • 2011 – 44,304 miles
  • 2010 – 43,328 miles
  • 2009 – 42,029 miles
  • 2008 – 41,053 miles
  • 2007 – 37,588 miles
  • 2006 – 33,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,399 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,399 miles (+6,055)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    394927117562
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass92,344 miles (+12,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,344 miles
    Test number
    991103196791
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    147887742372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,882 miles (+6,414)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    173487582607
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,468 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,468 miles
    Test number
    897703523495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,340 miles (+5,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    174762420795
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches rusty
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySeveral suspension components rusty, Been wax oiled

  7. Pass66,417 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    908433458514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,271 miles (+7,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    820303079893
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass58,351 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,351 miles
    Test number
    986607614292
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise: both sides rear suspension lower arms rusty

  10. Fail58,349 miles (+10,840)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    765191714294
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise: both sides rear suspension lower arms rusty

  11. Pass47,509 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,509 miles
    Test number
    718401223167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning light not working
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rearbrake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outeredge

  12. Fail47,509 miles (-70,596)3 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,509 miles
    Test number
    747471823100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning light not working
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rearbrake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outeredge

  13. Fail118,105 miles (+72,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    819577873030
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass45,322 miles (+1,018)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,322 miles
    Test number
    129950882044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass44,304 miles (+976)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    489597661043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass43,328 miles (+1,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    191421280079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass42,029 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    951169279007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    632170078084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,053 miles (+3,465)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    241260878059
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass37,588 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    323635277095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,761 miles
    Test number
    612935176011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T199 ATD

Does T199 ATD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T199 ATD expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T199 ATD?
The MOT on T199 ATD expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T199 ATD done?
T199 ATD was recorded at 98,399 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 3,323 miles a year.
Has T199 ATD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T199 ATD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T199 ATD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T199 ATD find?
T199 ATD failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 6 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 3 more.

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