Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc
T22 MBAMOT history
T22 MBA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 57,260 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,291 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T22 MBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T22 MBA was last recorded at 57,260 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 57,250 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,260 miles
- 2024 – 57,250 miles
- 2023 – 56,291 miles
- 2022 – 53,169 miles
- 2021 – 49,453 miles
- 2020 – 44,984 miles
- 2019 – 40,451 miles
- 2018 – 34,714 miles
- 2017 – 26,087 miles
- 2016 – 21,221 miles
- 2015 – 17,803 miles
- 2014 – 13,602 miles
- 2013 – 12,898 miles
- 2012 – 10,049 miles
- 2011 – 8,409 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill plastic covers fitted, un able to inspect fully
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front brake back plate deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both rear subframe tie bars (corrosion)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,260 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 57,260 miles
- Test number
- 173673617252
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill plastic covers fitted, un able to inspect fully
Fail57,257 miles (+7)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,257 miles
- Test number
- 892736398672
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill plastic covers fitted, un able to inspect fully
Pass57,250 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 57,250 miles
- Test number
- 811251616665
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear subframe tie bars (corrosion)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear underside of vehicle
Fail57,250 miles (+959)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,250 miles
- Test number
- 145421223158
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper hose union (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear subframe tie bars (corrosion)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear underside of vehicle
Pass56,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,291 miles
- Test number
- 900645568780
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b oth (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail56,291 miles (+3,122)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,291 miles
- Test number
- 405167793260
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b oth (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass53,169 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 53,169 miles
- Test number
- 529974347675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,151 miles (+3,698)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,151 miles
- Test number
- 452900671679
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sill (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,453 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 49,453 miles
- Test number
- 715737852973
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components mild corroded
Fail49,453 miles (+4,469)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,453 miles
- Test number
- 683485925923
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components mild corroded
Pass44,984 miles (+4,533)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 44,984 miles
- Test number
- 594904744316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,451 miles (+5,737)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 40,451 miles
- Test number
- 411083115985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,714 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,714 miles
- Test number
- 773252569589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,713 miles (+8,626)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,713 miles
- Test number
- 186668870640
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Pass26,087 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 26,087 miles
- Test number
- 211465754920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,221 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 21,221 miles
- Test number
- 419332304742
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail21,218 miles (+3,415)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,218 miles
- Test number
- 609219573767
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass17,803 miles (+4,201)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 17,803 miles
- Test number
- 886075905217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,602 miles (+704)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 13,602 miles
- Test number
- 826927504252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,898 miles (+2,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 12,898 miles
- Test number
- 389765763116
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail10,049 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,049 miles
- Test number
- 108261382102
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront discs, inner surface corroded and pads look low
- NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall damaged, cords not visible
Pass10,049 miles (+1,640)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 10,049 miles
- Test number
- 297161982427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront discs, inner surface corroded and pads look low
- NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall damaged, cords not visible
Pass8,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 8,409 miles
- Test number
- 768955071181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T22 MBA
- Does T22 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T22 MBA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T22 MBA?
- The MOT on T22 MBA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T22 MBA done?
- T22 MBA was recorded at 57,260 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
- Has T22 MBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T22 MBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T22 MBA 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 T22 MBA find?
- T22 MBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link; offside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall has small cuts; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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