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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T23 VTHMOT history

T23 VTH is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,053 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VTH was last recorded at 121,053 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 10,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,532 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,521 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,053 miles
  • 2024 – 110,532 miles
  • 2023 – 98,084 miles
  • 2022 – 84,789 miles
  • 2021 – 84,033 miles
  • 2020 – 83,197 miles
  • 2019 – 82,781 miles
  • 2018 – 81,736 miles
  • 2017 – 79,690 miles
  • 2016 – 78,564 miles
  • 2015 – 76,749 miles
  • 2014 – 75,417 miles
  • 2013 – 72,121 miles
  • 2012 – 70,519 miles
  • 2011 – 69,361 miles
  • 2010 – 67,667 miles
  • 2009 – 66,321 miles
  • 2008 – 62,533 miles
  • 2007 – 59,472 miles
  • 2006 – 50,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All metal parts under the vehicle are corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All suspension components fitted under car corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,053 miles
    Test number
    211242552044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,053 miles (+10,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,053 miles
    Test number
    531111923057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    746799275226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,532 miles (+12,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,532 miles
    Test number
    238961497559
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,084 miles (+13,295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    623409263955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,789 miles (+756)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    609101797624
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Pass84,033 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    370794822534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components fitted under car corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  8. Fail84,032 miles (+835)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    238606858659
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components fitted under car corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  9. Pass83,197 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    519894457341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll metal parts under the vehicle are corroded

  10. Fail83,177 miles (+396)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    691830745128
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll metal parts under the vehicle are corroded

  11. Pass82,781 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,781 miles
    Test number
    701189262794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll metal parts under the vehicle are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer body sills corroded

  12. Fail82,771 miles (+1,035)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    708908967877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll metal parts under the vehicle are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer body sills corroded

  13. Pass81,736 miles (+2,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    952365711522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to in clip housing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill rusted
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion on all components

  14. Pass79,690 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    888011285313
    • AdvisoryAll suspension has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills rusted

  15. Fail79,685 miles (+1,121)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    937193119096
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill floor pan area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills rusted

  16. Pass78,564 miles (+1,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,564 miles
    Test number
    689993014724
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusted

  17. Pass76,749 miles (+1,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,749 miles
    Test number
    101709441179
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe rusted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe across axle rusted

  18. Pass75,417 miles (+3,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    747876584240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass72,121 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    125590883278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,519 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    787540592221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,361 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,361 miles
    Test number
    747794881232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    133834580201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,667 miles (+1,346)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    112224780229
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass66,321 miles (+3,788)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,321 miles
    Test number
    543915079250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to deteriorate

  25. Pass62,533 miles (+3,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    412771468202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass59,472 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    124619487262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,119 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,119 miles
    Test number
    942135027043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,215 miles
    Test number
    694237926037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 VTH

Does T23 VTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VTH is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 VTH?
The MOT on T23 VTH is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VTH done?
T23 VTH was recorded at 121,053 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has T23 VTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VTH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 VTH 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 T23 VTH find?
T23 VTH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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