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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,849 cc

T217 VVXMOT history

T217 VVX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,790 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,849 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 VVX was last recorded at 121,790 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,783 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,790 miles
  • 2025 – 121,372 miles
  • 2024 – 121,056 miles
  • 2023 – 120,824 miles
  • 2022 – 120,408 miles
  • 2021 – 118,666 miles
  • 2020 – 117,219 miles
  • 2019 – 115,769 miles
  • 2018 – 113,318 miles
  • 2017 – 110,972 miles
  • 2016 – 109,791 miles
  • 2015 – 108,740 miles
  • 2014 – 108,431 miles
  • 2013 – 108,172 miles
  • 2012 – 107,893 miles
  • 2009 – 103,933 miles
  • 2008 – 99,513 miles
  • 2007 – 94,046 miles
  • 2006 – 80,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where antiroll bar is attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where antiroll bar is attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,790 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    645961546189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail121,783 miles (+411)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,783 miles
    Test number
    747150261489
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed ENGINE OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,372 miles (+316)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    277443258190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,056 miles (+232)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,056 miles
    Test number
    606268424576
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,824 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    926035259700
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where antiroll bar is attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where antiroll bar is attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail120,817 miles (+409)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,817 miles
    Test number
    982537298045
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% nsf weaker than osf (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross subframe pipe excessively corroded ns (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where antiroll bar is attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where antiroll bar is attached (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass120,408 miles (+1,742)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,408 miles
    Test number
    847741272286
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,666 miles (+1,447)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    754332577447
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that goes over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    864052594775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,219 miles (+1,450)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    824040095224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass115,769 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,769 miles
    Test number
    848376027881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,744 miles (+2,426)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    400046783006
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass113,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    778168856329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,312 miles (+2,340)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,312 miles
    Test number
    573798497588
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding.

  15. Pass110,972 miles (+1,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    513638917887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass109,791 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    227927230550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust very corroded

  17. Fail108,740 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    439827065150
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded

  18. Pass108,740 miles (+309)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,740 miles
    Test number
    457777065194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded

  19. Pass108,431 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    519694964102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,172 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,172 miles
    Test number
    366552883194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    276134282441
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

  22. Fail107,892 miles (+3,959)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    295634982123
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

  23. Pass103,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    844611119175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,933 miles (+4,420)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    140040219117
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass99,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,513 miles
    Test number
    274532448171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,513 miles (+5,467)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,513 miles
    Test number
    970452348136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass94,046 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    113740657176
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread depth
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  28. Fail94,046 miles (+13,807)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    970770857167
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread depth
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  29. Pass80,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    353168646044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T217 VVX

Does T217 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T217 VVX is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T217 VVX?
The MOT on T217 VVX is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T217 VVX done?
T217 VVX was recorded at 121,790 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
Has T217 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 VVX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T217 VVX 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 T217 VVX find?
T217 VVX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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