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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T380 EHYMOT history

T380 EHY is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,410 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T380 EHY
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
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T380 EHY was last recorded at 87,410 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,394 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,410 miles
  • 2025 – 87,394 miles
  • 2023 – 79,667 miles
  • 2021 – 78,912 miles
  • 2020 – 78,380 miles
  • 2019 – 77,352 miles
  • 2018 – 76,163 miles
  • 2017 – 74,338 miles
  • 2016 – 72,807 miles
  • 2015 – 71,086 miles
  • 2014 – 69,380 miles
  • 2013 – 66,535 miles
  • 2012 – 64,115 miles
  • 2011 – 58,515 miles
  • 2010 – 53,637 miles
  • 2009 – 49,074 miles
  • 2008 – 45,752 miles
  • 2007 – 43,598 miles
  • 2006 – 37,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,410 miles (+16)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,410 miles
    Test number
    600731800959
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,394 miles (+7,727)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,394 miles
    Test number
    168195264811
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inside chassis rail under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBottom timing belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from bottom rad hose
    • AdvisoryFront no plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront upper and lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and blowing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and blowing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and rear sub frame corroded

  3. Pass79,667 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,667 miles
    Test number
    384290943219
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,912 miles (+532)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    471858268210
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded outer casings

  5. Pass78,380 miles (+1,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,380 miles
    Test number
    806811534868
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rusty

  6. Pass77,352 miles (+1,189)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    707301044244
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency near limit

  7. Pass76,163 miles (+1,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    319816011815
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface rust on all components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass74,338 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,338 miles
    Test number
    341463095672
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface rust - components

  9. Pass72,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    509739778168
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail72,807 miles (+76)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    631838032893
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail72,731 miles (+1,645)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    458530300589
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box to middle section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass71,086 miles (+1,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,086 miles
    Test number
    226289235195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass69,380 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    445337644194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,535 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    296506053446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Fail66,523 miles (+2,408)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    735875753138
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Pass64,115 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    405925562141
    • NoteNsr and osr brake pipes starting to corrode

  17. Fail64,095 miles (+5,580)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,095 miles
    Test number
    288964362141
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNsr and osr brake pipes starting to corrode

  18. Pass58,515 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    837462751199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,637 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,637 miles
    Test number
    142660060164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,074 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    820657249195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,752 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    393072148195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,598 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    670547457175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    772012656152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T380 EHY

Does T380 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T380 EHY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T380 EHY?
The MOT on T380 EHY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T380 EHY done?
T380 EHY was recorded at 87,410 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 2,465 miles a year.
Has T380 EHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T380 EHY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T380 EHY 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 T380 EHY find?
T380 EHY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 5 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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