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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T248 WHTMOT history

T248 WHT is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
71,070 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 WHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T248 WHT was last recorded at 71,070 miles on 28 May 2025, 4,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,295 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,775 miles
Average per year
2,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,070 miles
  • 2024 – 66,295 miles
  • 2023 – 61,058 miles
  • 2022 – 55,156 miles
  • 2021 – 53,623 miles
  • 2019 – 53,558 miles
  • 2018 – 53,323 miles
  • 2017 – 52,319 miles
  • 2016 – 51,017 miles
  • 2015 – 46,825 miles
  • 2014 – 41,496 miles
  • 2013 – 38,454 miles
  • 2012 – 37,768 miles
  • 2008 – 37,204 miles
  • 2007 – 33,609 miles
  • 2006 – 29,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,070 miles6 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    577014742722
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail71,070 miles (+4,775)1 repaired6 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    231686402589
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,295 miles (+5,237)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    924244621420
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,058 miles (+5,902)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    504031596768
    • 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))

  5. Pass55,156 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    896773391584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,623 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    269922038401
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s upper and lower ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,558 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    649832739441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,323 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    321038837519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,319 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    557509575145
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section is corroded

  10. Pass51,017 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    290547968079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,825 miles (+5,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,825 miles
    Test number
    967220212098
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass41,496 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    199445324261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,454 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    366636933227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    268207432217
    • NoteCorrosion starting in offside rear sill

  15. Fail37,768 miles (+564)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    136757532245
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracked
    • NoteCorrosion starting in offside rear sill

  16. Pass37,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    363393638138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,204 miles (+3,595)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    650543238147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass33,609 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,609 miles
    Test number
    733483987026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,012 miles
    Test number
    160446386439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 WHT

Does T248 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 WHT expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 WHT?
The MOT on T248 WHT expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 WHT done?
T248 WHT was recorded at 71,070 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 2,194 miles a year.
Has T248 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 WHT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T248 WHT 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 WHT find?
T248 WHT passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 6 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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