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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T210 NKEMOT history

T210 NKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,726 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T210 NKE
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T210 NKE was last recorded at 99,726 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,676 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,726 miles
  • 2025 – 99,676 miles
  • 2024 – 99,436 miles
  • 2023 – 98,838 miles
  • 2022 – 98,440 miles
  • 2020 – 96,845 miles
  • 2019 – 93,919 miles
  • 2018 – 93,828 miles
  • 2017 – 93,657 miles
  • 2016 – 92,967 miles
  • 2015 – 92,056 miles
  • 2014 – 86,001 miles
  • 2013 – 81,275 miles
  • 2012 – 79,053 miles
  • 2011 – 73,635 miles
  • 2010 – 67,869 miles
  • 2009 – 62,736 miles
  • 2008 – 53,487 miles
  • 2007 – 43,338 miles
  • 2006 – 34,552 miles
  • 2005 – 27,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,726 miles
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Seat belts replaced with harnesses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,726 miles (+50)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    810752619142
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,676 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    459901408080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,674 miles (+238)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    863647302416
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,436 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,436 miles
    Test number
    247312612000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,432 miles (+594)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    490599981257
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Pipe stretched wen performing lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass98,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    752625740512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,838 miles (+398)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    879187248947
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB501 fitted. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,440 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    720081116929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass96,845 miles (+2,926)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    693150094546
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight interference between indicators & dip beam (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,919 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    207955133188
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belts removed and harnesses fitted

  11. Pass93,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    152830301050
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrift button fitted to handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryRace harnesses fitted in place of standard seat belts

  12. Fail93,828 miles (+171)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    160948378921
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrift button fitted to handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryRace harnesses fitted in place of standard seat belts

  13. Pass93,657 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    374330088387
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySeat belts replaced with harnesses

  14. Fail93,644 miles (+677)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    555715480257
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySeat belts replaced with harnesses

  15. Pass92,967 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,967 miles
    Test number
    617434270358
    • AdvisoryNo passenger seat at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass92,056 miles (+6,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,056 miles
    Test number
    837227646443
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass86,001 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    526410304294
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle interior stripped out.

  18. Fail86,001 miles (+4,726)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    899620304209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle interior stripped out.

  19. Pass81,275 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    836561273139
    • NoteExhaust system becoming corroded
    • NoteHandbrake lever has high travel
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to become corroded

  20. Fail81,269 miles (+2,216)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,269 miles
    Test number
    657040573173
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust system becoming corroded
    • NoteHandbrake lever has high travel
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to become corroded

  21. Pass79,053 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    119023772107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,008 miles (+5,373)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    758200572198
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass73,635 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,635 miles
    Test number
    649077181126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,599 miles (+5,730)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    549646581158
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  25. Pass67,869 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    420589870148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,736 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    831850009307
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s rear outer sill

  27. Fail62,693 miles (+9,206)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    142949099205
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s rear outer sill

  28. Pass53,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    163998108315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail53,480 miles (+10,142)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    270338508349
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass43,338 miles (+8,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    461383807325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail34,552 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    182820506381
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass34,552 miles (+6,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    464190906427
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass27,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    684773895263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T210 NKE

Does T210 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T210 NKE expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T210 NKE?
The MOT on T210 NKE expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T210 NKE done?
T210 NKE was recorded at 99,726 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
Has T210 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T210 NKE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T210 NKE 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 T210 NKE find?
T210 NKE failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; oil leak, but not excessive.

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