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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T214 SHOMOT history

T214 SHO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,971 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T214 SHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T214 SHO was last recorded at 79,971 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,854 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,971 miles
  • 2025 – 79,854 miles
  • 2024 – 79,268 miles
  • 2023 – 78,804 miles
  • 2022 – 78,383 miles
  • 2020 – 78,000 miles
  • 2019 – 76,367 miles
  • 2018 – 74,209 miles
  • 2017 – 72,340 miles
  • 2016 – 70,653 miles
  • 2015 – 68,018 miles
  • 2014 – 66,592 miles
  • 2013 – 64,855 miles
  • 2012 – 62,359 miles
  • 2011 – 60,056 miles
  • 2010 – 56,462 miles
  • 2009 – 50,021 miles
  • 2008 – 40,626 miles
  • 2007 – 38,022 miles
  • 2006 – 35,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,971 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches, covered in under body paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded and covered in under body paint

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and all arms and bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front inner wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,971 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    713687354086
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches, covered in under body paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded and covered in under body paint

  2. Pass79,854 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    192596648686
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and all arms and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floors corroded

  3. Fail79,834 miles (+566)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    604369352051
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and all arms and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floors corroded

  4. Pass79,268 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    927101925426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,261 miles (+457)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,261 miles
    Test number
    775806377000
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor, adjacent to Sill perforated (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,804 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    821524286417
    • 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))

  7. Fail78,753 miles (+370)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    395967309487
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass78,383 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,383 miles
    Test number
    767236805655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail78,377 miles (+377)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    206779687789
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass78,000 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,000 miles
    Test number
    344193883865
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail77,946 miles (+1,579)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,946 miles
    Test number
    105114253811
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass76,367 miles (+2,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,367 miles
    Test number
    475015858814
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear sub frames corroded and suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills corroded and all inner wheel arches /floors
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  13. Pass74,209 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    784588536671
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components very corroded

  14. Fail74,207 miles (+1,867)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,207 miles
    Test number
    112788759576
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to excess high readings on co and engine overheating (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components very corroded

  15. Pass72,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    396251269397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail72,335 miles (+1,682)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    118445239216
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass70,653 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,653 miles
    Test number
    163274848146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,018 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    287163215416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail68,016 miles (+1,424)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    479422815147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,592 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,592 miles
    Test number
    947630224104
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Fail66,590 miles (+1,735)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,590 miles
    Test number
    838939914127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass64,855 miles (+2)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    146786813190
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust in rusty condition
    • NoteRear suspension components in rusty condition
    • NoteSurface rust forming on underside of vehicle

  23. Fail64,853 miles (+2,494)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    255895613181
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust in rusty condition
    • NoteRear suspension components in rusty condition
    • NoteSurface rust forming on underside of vehicle

  24. Pass62,359 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    426786912162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,056 miles (+3,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,056 miles
    Test number
    307371511181
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight Corrosion To Rear Brake Disc's.

  26. Pass56,462 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    994365600181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,021 miles (+175)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    380453219188
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
    • NoteRear suspension bushes perishing

  28. Fail49,846 miles (+9,220)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    991102519188
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
    • NoteRear suspension bushes perishing

  29. Pass40,626 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    753177208143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,022 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    791114397051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    711434516192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T214 SHO

Does T214 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T214 SHO is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T214 SHO?
The MOT on T214 SHO is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T214 SHO done?
T214 SHO was recorded at 79,971 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has T214 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T214 SHO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T214 SHO 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 T214 SHO find?
T214 SHO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches, covered in under body paint; front and rear suspension corroded and covered in under body paint.

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