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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T252 ORPMOT history

T252 ORP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
97,235 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 ORP
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
1 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 ORP was last recorded at 97,235 miles on 6 May 2026, 899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,336 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
899 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,235 miles
  • 2025 – 96,336 miles
  • 2024 – 95,820 miles
  • 2023 – 94,746 miles
  • 2022 – 94,400 miles
  • 2021 – 93,809 miles
  • 2020 – 93,567 miles
  • 2019 – 92,561 miles
  • 2018 – 92,046 miles
  • 2017 – 91,612 miles
  • 2016 – 89,198 miles
  • 2015 – 87,706 miles
  • 2014 – 78,968 miles
  • 2013 – 78,377 miles
  • 2012 – 77,190 miles
  • 2011 – 75,425 miles
  • 2010 – 73,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,235 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front bottom balljoint gaiter perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Catalytic converter lazy performance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,235 miles (+899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,235 miles
    Test number
    923528980154
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,336 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    343170430131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    776026222062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,820 miles (+1,074)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    352410070004
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass94,746 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,746 miles
    Test number
    280164163232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,732 miles (+332)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,732 miles
    Test number
    246003432260
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass94,400 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    858412119869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,809 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    497573231575
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty

  9. Fail93,745 miles (+178)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    785538596086
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass93,567 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    365241024021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,561 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    828402068042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    290432036216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom balljoint gaiter perished

  13. Fail92,046 miles (+434)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    632649069829
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom balljoint gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass91,612 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    253359503119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter lazy performance

  15. Fail91,612 miles (+2,414)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    967807101252
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter lazy performance

  16. Pass89,198 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    275650711185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,195 miles (+1,489)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    540725678125
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass87,706 miles (+8,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,706 miles
    Test number
    537138015168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass78,968 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    888473614106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,945 miles (+568)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,945 miles
    Test number
    678864704154
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass78,377 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    108694313199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Fail78,359 miles (+1,169)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    676773413103
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  23. Pass77,190 miles (+1,765)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    145090682083
    • NoteBoth electric windows not working,
    • NoteFront number plate slightly distorted,
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp lenze is temp repaired with tape (requires a new lenze),
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly,

  24. Pass75,425 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    125308781441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    131431690017
    • NoteExhaust front pipe cracked on weld,

Questions about T252 ORP

Does T252 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 ORP is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 ORP?
The MOT on T252 ORP is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 ORP done?
T252 ORP was recorded at 97,235 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has T252 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 ORP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T252 ORP 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 T252 ORP find?
T252 ORP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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