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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T248 NAMMOT history

T248 NAM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
171,186 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 NAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T248 NAM was last recorded at 171,186 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 1,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,949 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,237 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,186 miles
  • 2024 – 169,949 miles
  • 2023 – 168,590 miles
  • 2022 – 167,047 miles
  • 2021 – 165,337 miles
  • 2020 – 165,080 miles
  • 2017 – 164,076 miles
  • 2015 – 161,621 miles
  • 2014 – 156,365 miles
  • 2013 – 151,195 miles
  • 2012 – 144,258 miles
  • 2011 – 138,523 miles
  • 2010 – 134,133 miles
  • 2009 – 133,470 miles
  • 2008 – 131,808 miles
  • 2007 – 129,631 miles
  • 2006 – 123,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,186 miles (+1,237)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,186 miles
    Test number
    655867458846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass169,949 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    773515029762
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail169,949 miles (+1,359)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    736021276132
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass168,590 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,590 miles
    Test number
    723773110652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,537 miles (+1,490)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    807290284411
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass167,047 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,047 miles
    Test number
    290291309748
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail166,988 miles (+1,651)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,988 miles
    Test number
    702077864072
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass165,337 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    165,337 miles
    Test number
    155688430565
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,080 miles
    Test number
    983961786319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,080 miles (+1,004)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,080 miles
    Test number
    272644787960
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail164,076 miles (+2,455)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    867226229709
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass161,621 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    161,621 miles
    Test number
    717447569154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,365 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,365 miles
    Test number
    778958404394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,304 miles (+5,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,304 miles
    Test number
    875895804356
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass151,195 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    151,195 miles
    Test number
    338388993457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass144,258 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,258 miles
    Test number
    465774602313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,523 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    679356791234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,133 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,133 miles
    Test number
    832111580201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass133,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    133,470 miles
    Test number
    851628569233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,470 miles (+1,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,470 miles
    Test number
    871828969286
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass131,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    131,808 miles
    Test number
    280637458243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,808 miles (+2,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,808 miles
    Test number
    304447658489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass129,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    204755967212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail129,631 miles (+6,483)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    772455967299
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut in tread

  25. Pass123,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    853390776231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 NAM

Does T248 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 NAM expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 NAM?
The MOT on T248 NAM expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 NAM done?
T248 NAM was recorded at 171,186 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has T248 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 NAM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T248 NAM 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 T248 NAM find?
T248 NAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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