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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T368 ARCMOT history

T368 ARC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 90,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,207 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T368 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T368 ARC was last recorded at 90,207 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2013: 63,722 miles, lower than 63,767 miles on 23 Apr 2013.

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
87,974 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
2,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,207 miles
  • 2024 – 87,974 miles
  • 2023 – 86,355 miles
  • 2021 – 80,033 miles
  • 2020 – 74,469 miles
  • 2019 – 73,388 miles
  • 2018 – 71,915 miles
  • 2017 – 70,518 miles
  • 2016 – 69,248 miles
  • 2015 – 66,894 miles
  • 2014 – 65,205 miles
  • 2013 – 63,722 miles
  • 2012 – 61,908 miles
  • 2011 – 59,774 miles
  • 2010 – 57,792 miles
  • 2009 – 54,736 miles
  • 2008 – 50,698 miles
  • 2007 – 45,938 miles
  • 2006 – 41,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,207 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All tyres have cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,207 miles (+2,233)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    206027930009
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass87,974 miles (+33)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    797862693791
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail87,941 miles (+1,586)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    935341077511
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill/Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,355 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    937612610908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,711 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,711 miles
    Test number
    281831489725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    927887788040
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail80,033 miles (+1,313)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    409791221261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass78,720 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    367786174616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,469 miles (+1,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,469 miles
    Test number
    494278772244
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight bind on all four brakes

  10. Pass73,388 miles (+1,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    254889646019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated and slightly reducing beam image
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills and chassis corroded

  11. Pass71,915 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    563496852936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,888 miles (+1,370)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    256110113824
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

  13. Pass70,518 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    166759496216
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have cracking.

  14. Fail70,515 miles (+1,267)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    147804752080
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sillback. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have cracking.

  15. Pass69,248 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    796681583652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,234 miles (+2,340)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    943479991522
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass66,894 miles (+1,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    227763215148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    307753814189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail65,203 miles (+1,481)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    176753814130
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass63,722 miles (-45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    979472543114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Fail63,767 miles (+1,859)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    788633613142
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated,but no movement.

  22. Pass61,908 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    428845602119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,715 miles (+1,941)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,715 miles
    Test number
    947078792083
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass59,774 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    697146201129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,756 miles (+1,964)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,756 miles
    Test number
    735739991030
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass57,792 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    543261460067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    263477009437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,736 miles (+4,038)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    902047509176
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  29. Pass50,698 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    324837308154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail45,938 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    340859007178
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass45,938 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    572829307120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    291854496008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T368 ARC

Does T368 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T368 ARC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T368 ARC?
The MOT on T368 ARC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T368 ARC done?
T368 ARC was recorded at 90,207 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
Has T368 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T368 ARC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T368 ARC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T368 ARC find?
T368 ARC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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