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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T385 NVXMOT history

T385 NVX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,523 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 NVX
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
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 NVX was last recorded at 79,523 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2009: 29,014 miles, lower than 62,861 miles on 22 May 2008.

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
77,223 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,523 miles
  • 2025 – 77,223 miles
  • 2024 – 75,342 miles
  • 2023 – 72,085 miles
  • 2022 – 68,267 miles
  • 2021 – 65,656 miles
  • 2019 – 56,524 miles
  • 2018 – 53,141 miles
  • 2017 – 51,025 miles
  • 2016 – 48,430 miles
  • 2015 – 43,525 miles
  • 2014 – 40,216 miles
  • 2013 – 37,895 miles
  • 2012 – 36,642 miles
  • 2011 – 34,076 miles
  • 2010 – 31,516 miles
  • 2009 – 29,014 miles
  • 2008 – 62,861 miles
  • 2007 – 21,648 miles
  • 2006 – 20,708 miles
  • 2005 – 19,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,523 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting low on tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,523 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,523 miles
    Test number
    508801237499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass77,223 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    121645381980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,342 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,342 miles
    Test number
    919545520714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail75,323 miles (+3,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,323 miles
    Test number
    635759650880
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,085 miles (+3,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    481841162388
    • AdvisoryUnderbody starting to corrode
  6. Pass68,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    314816348079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail68,267 miles (+2,611)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    172289463330
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (rd45 x2) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    822419358947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,656 miles (+9,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    469491140211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h4 (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass56,524 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,524 miles
    Test number
    880556864529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,141 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    790265620270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass51,025 miles (+2,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    213396225825
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to detiorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread wearing low just off wear bars 195/60/15v
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass48,430 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    616729348631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,525 miles (+3,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    365975485039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass40,216 miles (+2,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    628069974085
    • NoteBoth rear tyre getting close to wear bars
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
  16. Pass37,895 miles (+1,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    517703243161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass36,642 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    565460952127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,076 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    245562801155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,516 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    771105700167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,014 miles (-33,847)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    522498169107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,861 miles (+41,213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    241403448158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,648 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    254242247127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,708 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,708 miles
    Test number
    993706246123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,358 miles
    Test number
    690150165182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T385 NVX

Does T385 NVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T385 NVX is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T385 NVX?
The MOT on T385 NVX is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T385 NVX done?
T385 NVX was recorded at 79,523 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has T385 NVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 NVX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T385 NVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T385 NVX find?
T385 NVX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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