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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T266 TCNMOT history

T266 TCN is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
52,315 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 TCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 TCN was last recorded at 52,315 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,831 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,315 miles
  • 2023 – 51,831 miles
  • 2022 – 51,299 miles
  • 2021 – 50,856 miles
  • 2020 – 50,201 miles
  • 2019 – 49,740 miles
  • 2018 – 48,969 miles
  • 2017 – 48,398 miles
  • 2016 – 47,395 miles
  • 2015 – 46,583 miles
  • 2014 – 45,396 miles
  • 2013 – 43,955 miles
  • 2012 – 42,691 miles
  • 2011 – 41,222 miles
  • 2010 – 39,766 miles
  • 2009 – 38,612 miles
  • 2008 – 37,251 miles
  • 2007 – 35,588 miles
  • 2006 – 34,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,315 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,315 miles (+484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    353411752755
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,831 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    762437122073
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,299 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    605222493852
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    253749296773
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail50,856 miles (+655)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    374914721019
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,201 miles (+461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    995759115036
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,740 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    283971122377
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail49,740 miles (+771)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    730575886614
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,969 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    236701488498
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,398 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    975278262165
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipe corroded

  11. Pass47,395 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,395 miles
    Test number
    858525376696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,583 miles (+1,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    416192325270
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass45,396 miles (+1,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    478903764169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    648333853096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail43,955 miles (+1,264)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    278732353015
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,691 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,691 miles
    Test number
    806585722074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass41,222 miles (+1,456)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    156096721049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

  18. Pass39,766 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    141586020409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

  19. Fail39,766 miles (+1,154)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    604076020012
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

  20. Fail38,612 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    142290939443
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass38,612 miles (+1,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    551930539051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass37,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    152652238428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. FailMileage not read1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881212438034
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass35,588 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,588 miles
    Test number
    283675227077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,200 miles
    Test number
    122588826026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 TCN

Does T266 TCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 TCN expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 TCN?
The MOT on T266 TCN expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 TCN done?
T266 TCN was recorded at 52,315 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 978 miles a year.
Has T266 TCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 TCN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T266 TCN 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 T266 TCN find?
T266 TCN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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