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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T269 MLSMOT history

T269 MLS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
84,157 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T269 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T269 MLS was last recorded at 84,157 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,067 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,157 miles
  • 2023 – 84,067 miles
  • 2017 – 83,920 miles
  • 2010 – 78,111 miles
  • 2009 – 74,813 miles
  • 2008 – 67,829 miles
  • 2007 – 53,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,157 miles
  • MajorNearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
  • AdvisoryAll floor and suspension corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,157 miles (+90)4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,157 miles
    Test number
    848310308977
    • MajorNearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll floor and suspension corroded

  2. Pass84,067 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    898784699958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer and inner sill welded and sealed

  3. Fail84,066 miles (+146)1 dangerous10 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    290346025791
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,920 miles (+5,809)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,920 miles
    Test number
    281832831268
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll chassis members corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  5. Pass78,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,111 miles
    Test number
    332081810297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail78,111 miles (+3,298)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,111 miles
    Test number
    603051810291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass74,813 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    654030399298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever.

  8. Fail74,813 miles (+6,984)4 failures2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    581186989294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever.

  9. Pass67,829 miles (+13,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,829 miles
    Test number
    843623958260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass53,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    761704557244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T269 MLS

Does T269 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T269 MLS expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T269 MLS?
The MOT on T269 MLS expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T269 MLS done?
T269 MLS was recorded at 84,157 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
Has T269 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T269 MLS has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T269 MLS 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 T269 MLS find?
T269 MLS failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 16 more.

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