Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,597 cc
T21 BOWMOT history
T21 BOW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 82,424 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T21 BOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T21 BOW was last recorded at 82,424 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,424 miles · 17 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 82,424 miles
- 2024 – 80,458 miles
- 2023 – 79,474 miles
- 2022 – 78,382 miles
- 2021 – 77,692 miles
- 2020 – 77,178 miles
- 2019 – 76,613 miles
- 2017 – 75,722 miles
- 2016 – 73,503 miles
- 2014 – 66,959 miles
- 2013 – 64,767 miles
- 2012 – 56,584 miles
- 2011 – 52,446 miles
- 2010 – 34,254 miles
- 2009 – 26,350 miles
- 2008 – 16,925 miles
- 2007 – 5,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,424 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Underbody showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undertrays and engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,424 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 82,424 miles
- Test number
- 323920018499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail82,424 miles (+1,966)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,424 miles
- Test number
- 557271621093
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wing coroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill coroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outerwing corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch coroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,458 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 80,458 miles
- Test number
- 801476719340
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Fail80,457 miles (+983)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,457 miles
- Test number
- 335037283776
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Pass79,474 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 79,474 miles
- Test number
- 454954404814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail79,448 miles (+1,066)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,448 miles
- Test number
- 309070382044
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,382 miles (+690)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 78,382 miles
- Test number
- 895988691612
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside sill deteriorated
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle undersealed
- AdvisoryUndercarriage showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive
Pass77,692 miles (+514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 77,692 miles
- Test number
- 784813966835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass77,178 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 77,178 miles
- Test number
- 618238153278
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,178 miles (+565)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,178 miles
- Test number
- 265735696656
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,613 miles (+891)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,613 miles
- Test number
- 695734821090
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,722 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 75,722 miles
- Test number
- 861205752761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,503 miles (+6,544)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,503 miles
- Test number
- 825053927144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,959 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 66,959 miles
- Test number
- 268333044384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,877 miles (+2,110)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,877 miles
- Test number
- 339607924195
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass64,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 64,767 miles
- Test number
- 747474763373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,767 miles (+8,183)2 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,767 miles
- Test number
- 935294563396
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail56,584 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,584 miles
- Test number
- 508113162320
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAll four brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
- NoteSpare wheel insecure
Pass56,584 miles (+4,138)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 56,584 miles
- Test number
- 628993562389
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAll four brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
- NoteSpare wheel insecure
Pass52,446 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,446 miles
- Test number
- 487111511106
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail52,446 miles (+18,192)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,446 miles
- Test number
- 329071111135
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 34,254 miles
- Test number
- 350628590075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,254 miles (+7,904)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,254 miles
- Test number
- 632158790083
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,350 miles (+9,425)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 26,350 miles
- Test number
- 372881199011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,925 miles (+11,468)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 16,925 miles
- Test number
- 150822178073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 5,457 miles
- Test number
- 190244767189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T21 BOW
- Does T21 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 BOW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T21 BOW?
- The MOT on T21 BOW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T21 BOW done?
- T21 BOW was recorded at 82,424 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
- Has T21 BOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T21 BOW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T21 BOW 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 T21 BOW find?
- T21 BOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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