Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T255 NAMMOT history
T255 NAM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 28,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 28,546 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T255 NAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T255 NAM was last recorded at 28,546 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Aug 2007: 10,926 miles, lower than 31,006 miles on 6 Sept 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 27,700 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,546 miles
- 2025 – 27,700 miles
- 2024 – 27,144 miles
- 2021 – 26,784 miles
- 2020 – 26,319 miles
- 2017 – 25,399 miles
- 2015 – 23,489 miles
- 2014 – 21,476 miles
- 2013 – 20,156 miles
- 2012 – 16,642 miles
- 2011 – 14,883 miles
- 2010 – 13,793 miles
- 2008 – 12,510 miles
- 2007 – 10,926 miles
- 2006 – 31,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass28,546 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,546 miles (+846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 28,546 miles
- Test number
- 475809993158
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass27,700 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 27,700 miles
- Test number
- 321139568707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,697 miles (+553)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,697 miles
- Test number
- 137882740466
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass27,144 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 27,144 miles
- Test number
- 892911027070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail27,141 miles (+357)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,141 miles
- Test number
- 782511304427
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (under sill covers) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (under sill covers) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass26,784 miles (+465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 26,784 miles
- Test number
- 923288514350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass26,319 miles (+920)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 26,319 miles
- Test number
- 907324791329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,399 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 25,399 miles
- Test number
- 475186335518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,301 miles (+1,812)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,301 miles
- Test number
- 697110478078
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass23,489 miles (+2,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 23,489 miles
- Test number
- 585814505230
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass21,476 miles (+1,320)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 21,476 miles
- Test number
- 436306694197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront registration plate damaged but still legible
Pass20,156 miles (+3,514)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 20,156 miles
- Test number
- 289418493114
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,642 miles (+1,759)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 16,642 miles
- Test number
- 215325002035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,883 miles (+1,090)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 14,883 miles
- Test number
- 919713511025
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront registrtion plate cracked but still legible
Pass13,793 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 13,793 miles
- Test number
- 162003710028
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass12,510 miles (+1,584)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 12,510 miles
- Test number
- 710496838310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 10,926 miles
- Test number
- 294532947252
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 841348356206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,006 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,006 miles
- Test number
- 223949146280
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about T255 NAM
- Does T255 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 NAM is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T255 NAM?
- The MOT on T255 NAM is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T255 NAM done?
- T255 NAM was recorded at 28,546 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has T255 NAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T255 NAM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T255 NAM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T255 NAM find?
- T255 NAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: general corrosion to front and rear suspension; items removed from driver's view prior to test.
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