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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T3 OLSMOT history

T3 OLS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,461 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 OLS was last recorded at 104,461 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,461 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,461 miles
  • 2025 – 104,275 miles
  • 2024 – 104,185 miles
  • 2023 – 103,586 miles
  • 2022 – 103,010 miles
  • 2021 – 102,489 miles
  • 2020 – 101,912 miles
  • 2019 – 101,088 miles
  • 2018 – 99,888 miles
  • 2017 – 98,718 miles
  • 2016 – 97,877 miles
  • 2015 – 96,787 miles
  • 2014 – 96,022 miles
  • 2013 – 95,345 miles
  • 2012 – 94,186 miles
  • 2011 – 92,349 miles
  • 2010 – 88,821 miles
  • 2009 – 85,693 miles
  • 2008 – 81,480 miles
  • 2007 – 76,653 miles
  • 2006 – 69,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,461 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    882474603318
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail104,461 miles (+186)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    630321434389
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass104,275 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    501775964929
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass104,185 miles (+599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    548710385441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass103,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    639811653473
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing
  6. Fail103,586 miles (+576)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    882815162065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing
  7. Pass103,010 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    458785735682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,489 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,489 miles
    Test number
    100295840746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Fail102,457 miles (+545)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    233430300228
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass101,912 miles (+824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,912 miles
    Test number
    765941672227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass101,088 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,088 miles
    Test number
    922715954169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass99,888 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    757474938765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. Pass98,718 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    722332986239
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake has light bind
  14. Pass97,877 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    289472644550
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake light bind
  15. Pass96,787 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    506532831308
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake lightly binding
  16. Pass96,022 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,022 miles
    Test number
    247776664223
    • NoteOffside front brake lightly binding
  17. Fail96,007 miles (+662)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    105594254250
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake lightly binding
  18. Pass95,345 miles (+1,159)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    807661243278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteVery slight bind o/s/f brake.
  19. Pass94,186 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,186 miles
    Test number
    978333462210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,349 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    357655761252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,821 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    430759940254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,693 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    434238459295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,480 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    184801338291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,473 miles (+4,820)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    181048228275
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear brake disc rusty from standing
  25. Pass76,653 miles (+7,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    181055537236
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass69,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    861295546240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 OLS

Does T3 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 OLS is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 OLS?
The MOT on T3 OLS is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 OLS done?
T3 OLS was recorded at 104,461 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,752 miles a year.
Has T3 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 OLS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 OLS 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 T3 OLS find?
T3 OLS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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