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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T30 AUDMOT history

T30 AUD is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,843 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 AUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 AUD was last recorded at 87,843 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,917 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
926 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,843 miles
  • 2025 – 86,917 miles
  • 2024 – 83,985 miles
  • 2023 – 81,070 miles
  • 2022 – 78,942 miles
  • 2021 – 77,283 miles
  • 2020 – 76,203 miles
  • 2019 – 74,789 miles
  • 2018 – 71,698 miles
  • 2017 – 68,324 miles
  • 2016 – 65,213 miles
  • 2015 – 57,538 miles
  • 2014 – 43,140 miles
  • 2013 – 41,278 miles
  • 2012 – 39,147 miles
  • 2011 – 37,809 miles
  • 2010 – 35,594 miles
  • 2009 – 33,011 miles
  • 2008 – 28,423 miles
  • 2007 – 28,179 miles
  • 2006 – 24,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear all suspension 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,843 miles (+926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    965125914956
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension corroded

  2. Pass86,917 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    379256866725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail86,916 miles (+2,931)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    848477745549
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,985 miles (+145)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    904038861980
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail83,840 miles (+2,770)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,840 miles
    Test number
    440691783738
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right, rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow near tail pipe
    • 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))

  6. Pass81,070 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    556659639417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,942 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    276030492506
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,283 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    647076337960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,203 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    629752295236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,197 miles (+1,408)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,197 miles
    Test number
    728737332583
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass74,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    443260773895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,784 miles (+3,086)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    229356003338
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass71,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    356708394089
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTempary fuel cap fitted

  14. Fail71,698 miles (+3,374)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    666172670731
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTempary fuel cap fitted

  15. Pass68,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    221779431293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail68,324 miles (+3,111)3 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    634529309313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass65,213 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    830813140628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge, no tread (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail65,171 miles (+7,633)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    201645606019
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge, no tread (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,538 miles (+14,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    380282030859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,140 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    518059494148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    186084513297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail41,278 miles (+2,131)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    378214713271
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass39,147 miles (+1,338)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    325673812258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer edge getting low and has slight cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low and cracking - tread area and inner edge worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge getting low and has slight cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low and inner edge worn and cracking

  24. Pass37,809 miles (+2,215)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,809 miles
    Test number
    197759981125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

  25. Pass35,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,594 miles
    Test number
    324481280170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,588 miles (+2,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,588 miles
    Test number
    270661480422
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  27. Pass33,011 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    674369559101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,423 miles (+244)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,423 miles
    Test number
    933986458177
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

  29. Pass28,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    983599577185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,179 miles (+3,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    722258077112
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  31. Pass24,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    581610816068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 AUD

Does T30 AUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 AUD is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 AUD?
The MOT on T30 AUD is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 AUD done?
T30 AUD was recorded at 87,843 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has T30 AUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 AUD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T30 AUD 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 T30 AUD find?
T30 AUD passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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