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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T387 AMOMOT history

T387 AMO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,702 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T387 AMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T387 AMO was last recorded at 167,702 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,476 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,226 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,702 miles
  • 2025 – 161,476 miles
  • 2024 – 155,462 miles
  • 2023 – 144,205 miles
  • 2022 – 132,897 miles
  • 2020 – 129,592 miles
  • 2019 – 125,412 miles
  • 2018 – 124,934 miles
  • 2017 – 122,972 miles
  • 2015 – 120,749 miles
  • 2014 – 113,793 miles
  • 2013 – 102,893 miles
  • 2012 – 95,318 miles
  • 2011 – 93,929 miles
  • 2010 – 90,565 miles
  • 2009 – 86,142 miles
  • 2008 – 82,988 miles
  • 2007 – 80,008 miles
  • 2006 – 79,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,702 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine management light being used as rear fog light tell tale

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,702 miles (+6,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,702 miles
    Test number
    158518263335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass161,476 miles (+6,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,476 miles
    Test number
    755390536438
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic wheel arches fitted not allowing full inspection of the arches or sills

  3. Pass155,462 miles (+11,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,462 miles
    Test number
    571308544894
    • AdvisoryEXTREMELY MODIFIED

  4. Pass144,205 miles (+11,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,205 miles
    Test number
    811214276682
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))

  5. Pass132,897 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,897 miles
    Test number
    209771343033
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,897 miles (+3,305)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,897 miles
    Test number
    176872053429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass129,592 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    436500408642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,575 miles (+4,163)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,575 miles
    Test number
    863034456553
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,412 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    673426217680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,408 miles (+474)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,408 miles
    Test number
    875498356797
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryModified suspension

  11. Pass124,934 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    580541987076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,972 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,972 miles
    Test number
    487060481282
    • AdvisoryEngine check light is used for the rear fog light tell tail

  13. Fail122,920 miles (+2,171)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,920 miles
    Test number
    713135926089
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

  14. Pass120,749 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    965243463464
    • AdvisoryEngine management light being used as rear fog light tell tale

  15. Fail120,742 miles (+6,949)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,742 miles
    Test number
    990590454278
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light being used as rear fog light tell tale

  16. Pass113,793 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    109905034379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,893 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    916008263128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,318 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    296840372410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,929 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    859817761020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

  20. Fail93,927 miles (+3,362)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    667447461043
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

  21. Pass90,565 miles (+4,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    581204660082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,142 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    332512269032
    • NoteSlight binding on nearside front brake
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  23. Fail86,142 miles (+3,154)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    324631169023
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteSlight binding on nearside front brake
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  24. Pass82,988 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    871544718164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,971 miles (+2,963)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    872571418115
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteHANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

  26. Pass80,008 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,008 miles
    Test number
    770152107150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    372448406132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T387 AMO

Does T387 AMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T387 AMO is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T387 AMO?
The MOT on T387 AMO is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T387 AMO done?
T387 AMO was recorded at 167,702 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has T387 AMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T387 AMO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T387 AMO 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 T387 AMO find?
T387 AMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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