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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T278 XDUMOT history

T278 XDU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,163 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 XDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 XDU was last recorded at 103,163 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2021: 37,378 miles, lower than 82,577 miles on 2 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,089 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
3,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,163 miles
  • 2024 – 103,089 miles
  • 2023 – 102,017 miles
  • 2022 – 90,468 miles
  • 2021 – 37,378 miles
  • 2020 – 82,577 miles
  • 2019 – 78,757 miles
  • 2018 – 76,751 miles
  • 2017 – 75,020 miles
  • 2016 – 73,260 miles
  • 2015 – 71,006 miles
  • 2014 – 69,049 miles
  • 2013 – 66,025 miles
  • 2012 – 62,406 miles
  • 2011 – 57,288 miles
  • 2010 – 54,418 miles
  • 2009 – 50,006 miles
  • 2008 – 44,862 miles
  • 2007 – 39,708 miles
  • 2006 – 36,855 miles
  • 2005 – 32,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear outer sills (both sides) corroded, but not in prescribed area.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer sill poor conditiopn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,163 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,163 miles
    Test number
    489979949277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills (both sides) corroded, but not in prescribed area.

  2. Fail103,089 miles (+1,072)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,089 miles
    Test number
    703630353239
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not attached on top side (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed co to high on basic test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached top arm bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached top arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,017 miles (+11,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    254059067129
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,468 miles (+53,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,468 miles
    Test number
    263717903570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass37,378 miles (-45,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    871147574370
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower slight engine oil leaks

  6. Pass82,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,577 miles
    Test number
    874228578463
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRIDED METAL BRAKE PIPE ACROSS THE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail82,577 miles (+3,820)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,577 miles
    Test number
    822080763400
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,757 miles
    Test number
    517405691808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill poor conditiopn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,757 miles (+2,006)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,757 miles
    Test number
    984728230755
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill poor conditiopn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,751 miles (+1,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    385528455001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,020 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    192346259191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion starting on offside front chassis member
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass73,260 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    744099609475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass71,006 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    301260101190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,049 miles (+3,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,049 miles
    Test number
    477397804454
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.

  15. Pass66,025 miles (+3,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    839485903311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,406 miles (+5,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    476845202347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass57,288 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,288 miles
    Test number
    687957401366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,418 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    161604310394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    910098309302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,006 miles (+5,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    461696609346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,862 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    331992118344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,708 miles (+2,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    771501117376
    • 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 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)

  23. Pass36,855 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,855 miles
    Test number
    730503616308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,509 miles
    Test number
    192333515332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 XDU

Does T278 XDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 XDU expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 XDU?
The MOT on T278 XDU expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 XDU done?
T278 XDU was recorded at 103,163 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 3,547 miles a year.
Has T278 XDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 XDU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T278 XDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T278 XDU find?
T278 XDU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear outer sills (both sides) corroded, but not in prescribed area..

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