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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T385 BDVMOT history

T385 BDV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 160,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,795 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 BDV was last recorded at 160,795 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,642 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,153 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,795 miles
  • 2025 – 158,642 miles
  • 2024 – 156,201 miles
  • 2023 – 153,033 miles
  • 2022 – 150,244 miles
  • 2021 – 147,268 miles
  • 2020 – 143,828 miles
  • 2019 – 137,473 miles
  • 2018 – 131,390 miles
  • 2013 – 125,436 miles
  • 2012 – 123,977 miles
  • 2010 – 113,912 miles
  • 2009 – 106,199 miles
  • 2008 – 99,044 miles
  • 2007 – 91,144 miles
  • 2006 – 83,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,795 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,795 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,795 miles
    Test number
    260147890296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,642 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    232130230231
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail158,642 miles (+2,441)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,642 miles
    Test number
    581255144593
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,201 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,201 miles
    Test number
    293371356647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail156,201 miles (+3,168)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,201 miles
    Test number
    313123155842
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass153,033 miles (+2,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,033 miles
    Test number
    572043766822
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded

  7. Pass150,244 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,244 miles
    Test number
    625820777381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,206 miles (+2,938)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,206 miles
    Test number
    439031101082
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass147,268 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    175595678416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail147,267 miles (+3,439)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    263012202152
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass143,828 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,828 miles
    Test number
    669977151997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail143,715 miles (+6,242)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,715 miles
    Test number
    715465211110
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass137,473 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,473 miles
    Test number
    427557135634
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail137,334 miles (+5,944)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,334 miles
    Test number
    527894808689
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light lens faded (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass131,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    334273365356
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  16. Pass127,840 km (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,840 km
    Test number
    571616500285
    • AdvisoryUnder-Tray & sill covers fitted

  17. Pass127,617 km (+149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,617 km
    Test number
    999689152552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,468 km (+876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,468 km
    Test number
    947768190474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll front ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass126,592 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,592 km
    Test number
    326797944254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,592 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,592 km
    Test number
    696957244217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass125,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,436 miles
    Test number
    307615243214
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass123,977 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    123,977 km
    Test number
    316202762267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,977 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    365181762474
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass119,350 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,350 km
    Test number
    587572801315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,912 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    333886980417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail113,908 miles (+7,709)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    381008770266
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Fail106,199 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,199 miles
    Test number
    523825479216
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass106,199 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,199 miles
    Test number
    582845779210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass99,044 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    364413088203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail98,944 miles (+7,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,944 miles
    Test number
    554857878272
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  31. Pass91,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    434037477223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail91,133 miles (+7,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,133 miles
    Test number
    363397177280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass83,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    633338976222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T385 BDV

Does T385 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T385 BDV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T385 BDV?
The MOT on T385 BDV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T385 BDV done?
T385 BDV was recorded at 160,795 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has T385 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 BDV has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T385 BDV 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 T385 BDV find?
T385 BDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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