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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T278 RPJMOT history

T278 RPJ is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,295 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 RPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 RPJ was last recorded at 176,295 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,164 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
5,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,295 miles
  • 2025 – 175,164 miles
  • 2024 – 173,171 miles
  • 2023 – 170,074 miles
  • 2022 – 166,695 miles
  • 2021 – 162,590 miles
  • 2020 – 160,238 miles
  • 2019 – 155,810 miles
  • 2018 – 151,051 miles
  • 2017 – 148,529 miles
  • 2016 – 148,152 miles
  • 2015 – 142,263 miles
  • 2014 – 136,529 miles
  • 2013 – 128,330 miles
  • 2012 – 125,833 miles
  • 2011 – 124,549 miles
  • 2010 – 115,781 miles
  • 2009 – 108,398 miles
  • 2008 – 102,293 miles
  • 2007 – 87,154 miles
  • 2006 – 66,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill panel area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside outer sill panel corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,295 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,295 miles
    Test number
    612036902852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

  2. Pass175,164 miles (+1,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,164 miles
    Test number
    407944746270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass173,171 miles (+3,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,171 miles
    Test number
    342866313857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill but won’t offer any structural support to mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,074 miles (+3,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,074 miles
    Test number
    213801359941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,695 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,695 miles
    Test number
    890812782870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,590 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,590 miles
    Test number
    413500962433
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches could do with some attention.
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill at rear deteriorated

  7. Pass160,238 miles (+4,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,238 miles
    Test number
    565454285109
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass155,810 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,810 miles
    Test number
    811844573539
    • AdvisoryBoth rear callipers have residew on them.
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,051 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,051 miles
    Test number
    850244915271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,529 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    320004187760
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill panel area (5.2.6)

  11. Fail148,517 miles (+365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,517 miles
    Test number
    987291611909
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer sill panel area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill panel area (5.2.6)

  12. Pass148,152 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,152 miles
    Test number
    767954738297
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill panel corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail145,148 miles (+2,885)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,148 miles
    Test number
    478273785683
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill panel corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass142,263 miles (+5,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    125975415498
    • 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. Pass136,529 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,529 miles
    Test number
    798940954030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,330 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,330 miles
    Test number
    655600353058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,833 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    176504452451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,549 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    847834651044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,781 miles (+7,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    104896640004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,398 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    520980759001
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass108,398 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    551690659077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,293 miles (+15,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    683059548011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,154 miles (+20,190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    370437457035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    943848846082
    • NoteSlight wear brake peddle rubber

Questions about T278 RPJ

Does T278 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 RPJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 RPJ?
The MOT on T278 RPJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 RPJ done?
T278 RPJ was recorded at 176,295 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,485 miles a year.
Has T278 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 RPJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on T278 RPJ 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 T278 RPJ find?
T278 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leg; offside rear outer sill corroded.

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