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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T274 BPSMOT history

T274 BPS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 19,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
19,806 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T274 BPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T274 BPS was last recorded at 19,806 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,871 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,935 miles
Average per year
322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,806 miles
  • 2025 – 15,871 miles
  • 2023 – 15,795 miles
  • 2022 – 15,792 miles
  • 2021 – 15,776 miles
  • 2020 – 15,764 miles
  • 2019 – 15,721 miles
  • 2018 – 15,686 miles
  • 2017 – 15,626 miles
  • 2016 – 15,546 miles
  • 2015 – 15,515 miles
  • 2014 – 15,440 miles
  • 2013 – 15,337 miles
  • 2012 – 15,237 miles
  • 2011 – 15,088 miles
  • 2010 – 14,831 miles
  • 2009 – 14,510 miles
  • 2008 – 14,157 miles
  • 2007 – 13,808 miles
  • 2006 – 13,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,806 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    19,806 miles
    Test number
    925316320636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,871 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    15,871 miles
    Test number
    641354487671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,795 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    15,795 miles
    Test number
    120878638742
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass15,792 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    15,792 miles
    Test number
    754093068697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass15,776 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    15,776 miles
    Test number
    326796233254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass15,764 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    15,764 miles
    Test number
    274988543396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,721 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    501261877719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass15,686 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,686 miles
    Test number
    691662075264
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass15,626 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    15,626 miles
    Test number
    539735606202
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass15,546 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    15,546 miles
    Test number
    855570157623
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass15,515 miles (+75)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,515 miles
    Test number
    647070645069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass15,440 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,440 miles
    Test number
    217190354066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    589734763042
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass15,337 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    669964263038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,237 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,237 miles
    Test number
    298503772096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,088 miles (+257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,088 miles
    Test number
    787720771064
    • NoteN/s rear outer sill rusty

  17. Pass14,831 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,831 miles
    Test number
    610238860084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,510 miles
    Test number
    223415979031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,510 miles (+353)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,510 miles
    Test number
    344895279038
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass14,157 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,157 miles
    Test number
    833978978060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,808 miles (+498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,808 miles
    Test number
    573235177044
    • NoteRear h/brake levers sticky

  22. Pass13,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    542544876016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T274 BPS

Does T274 BPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T274 BPS is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T274 BPS?
The MOT on T274 BPS is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T274 BPS done?
T274 BPS was recorded at 19,806 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 322 miles a year.
Has T274 BPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T274 BPS has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on T274 BPS 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 T274 BPS find?
T274 BPS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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