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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T354 BSDMOT history

T354 BSD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 79,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,801 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T354 BSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T354 BSD was last recorded at 79,801 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,787 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,801 miles
  • 2025 – 79,627 miles
  • 2024 – 79,361 miles
  • 2023 – 79,212 miles
  • 2022 – 77,906 miles
  • 2021 – 76,960 miles
  • 2020 – 76,736 miles
  • 2019 – 75,994 miles
  • 2018 – 75,082 miles
  • 2017 – 74,398 miles
  • 2016 – 70,992 miles
  • 2014 – 69,669 miles
  • 2013 – 68,746 miles
  • 2012 – 66,816 miles
  • 2011 – 64,658 miles
  • 2010 – 60,452 miles
  • 2009 – 51,256 miles
  • 2008 – 45,014 miles
  • 2007 – 39,973 miles
  • 2006 – 37,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,801 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    316376169747
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded

  2. Fail79,787 miles (+160)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    712938930217
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded

  3. Pass79,627 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,627 miles
    Test number
    341771179093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,669 miles (+308)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    464127652139
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    720770023150
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail79,361 miles (+149)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    367272204209
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,212 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    833754000673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,906 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    501759695573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,876 miles (+916)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,876 miles
    Test number
    746847798631
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass76,960 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    953686777570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,736 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    235303577407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,994 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    243372547425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,082 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    943362038770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,052 miles (+654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,052 miles
    Test number
    546740012799
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass74,398 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,398 miles
    Test number
    452735939443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,368 miles (+3,376)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    184462895717
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  17. Pass70,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    824371537774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail70,992 miles (+1,323)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    581208139438
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass69,669 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    187160264106
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

  20. Fail69,668 miles (+922)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,668 miles
    Test number
    846018144147
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

  21. Pass68,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    229330873452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,746 miles (+1,930)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    125484163170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  23. Pass66,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    567439852193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,816 miles (+2,158)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    288951952199
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass64,658 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,658 miles
    Test number
    916336961110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail64,657 miles (+4,205)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    327484161116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both rear anti roll bar pins siezed

  27. Pass60,452 miles (+9,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,452 miles
    Test number
    431044820145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass51,256 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    331055809187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,014 miles (+150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    680072918139
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  30. Fail44,864 miles (+4,891)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    121280708151
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Pass39,973 miles (+2,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,973 miles
    Test number
    932696737143
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass37,691 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    291102636105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  33. Fail37,689 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    554040136163
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T354 BSD

Does T354 BSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T354 BSD is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T354 BSD?
The MOT on T354 BSD is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T354 BSD done?
T354 BSD was recorded at 79,801 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 2,116 miles a year.
Has T354 BSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T354 BSD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T354 BSD 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 T354 BSD find?
T354 BSD passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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