Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T199 DLYMOT history
T199 DLY is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 101,293 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T199 DLY
- 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
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T199 DLY was last recorded at 101,293 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Apr 2015: 85,219 miles, lower than 828,258 miles on 13 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,293 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,293 miles
- 2024 – 100,557 miles
- 2023 – 98,358 miles
- 2022 – 94,639 miles
- 2020 – 94,475 miles
- 2019 – 93,362 miles
- 2017 – 90,300 miles
- 2016 – 87,969 miles
- 2015 – 85,219 miles
- 2014 – 828,258 miles
- 2013 – 77,103 miles
- 2012 – 73,303 miles
- 2011 – 67,937 miles
- 2010 – 60,121 miles
- 2009 – 56,209 miles
- 2008 – 48,306 miles
- 2006 – 41,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,293 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Underside corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Vehicle Underside Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Advise corroded n/s/r wheel arch and end of sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,293 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 101,293 miles
- Test number
- 767885492738
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail101,293 miles (+736)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,293 miles
- Test number
- 893713975473
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,557 miles (+2,199)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 100,557 miles
- Test number
- 417409736728
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass98,358 miles (+3,719)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 98,358 miles
- Test number
- 432841175636
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
- AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryUnderbody, subframes and suspension components heavily corroded
Pass94,639 miles (+164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 94,639 miles
- Test number
- 429137357809
- AdvisorySuspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass94,475 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,475 miles
- Test number
- 971927066672
- AdvisoryVehicle Underside Corroded
Fail94,465 miles (+1,103)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,465 miles
- Test number
- 776673014391
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Underside Corroded
Pass93,362 miles (+165)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 93,362 miles
- Test number
- 226581127628
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail93,197 miles (+2,897)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,197 miles
- Test number
- 408598924731
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering badly corroded at offside front anti roll bar fixing point (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively damaged power steering pipe leaking nearside of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs badly corroded
- AdvisorySlight ex blow on centre fitting
- AdvisorySome flutuation on offside rear brake
Pass90,300 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 90,300 miles
- Test number
- 715658978943
- AdvisoryAdvise corroded n/s/r wheel arch and end of sill
- AdvisoryAdvise small stone chip in windscreen
Fail90,255 miles (+2,286)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,255 miles
- Test number
- 747099479912
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAdvise corroded n/s/r wheel arch and end of sill
- AdvisoryAdvise small stone chip in windscreen
Pass87,969 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,969 miles
- Test number
- 745638696091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,961 miles (+2,742)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,961 miles
- Test number
- 222762965687
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,219 miles
- Test number
- 568355905110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,219 miles (-743,039)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,219 miles
- Test number
- 519200605105
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass828,258 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 828,258 miles
- Test number
- 795732974070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail828,238 miles (+751,135)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 828,238 miles
- Test number
- 639683564048
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,103 miles (+3,800)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,103 miles
- Test number
- 499836383016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 73,303 miles
- Test number
- 558843182002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,303 miles (+5,366)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,303 miles
- Test number
- 869394072066
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass67,937 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,937 miles
- Test number
- 607819061006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,121 miles (+3,912)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,121 miles
- Test number
- 964280070062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,209 miles (+7,903)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,209 miles
- Test number
- 201392369003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,306 miles (+7,047)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 48,306 miles
- Test number
- 533346538095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 41,259 miles
- Test number
- 880845946185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T199 DLY
- Does T199 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T199 DLY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T199 DLY?
- The MOT on T199 DLY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T199 DLY done?
- T199 DLY was recorded at 101,293 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
- Has T199 DLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T199 DLY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T199 DLY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T199 DLY find?
- T199 DLY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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