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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

T40 ARCMOT history

T40 ARC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,164 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 ARC was last recorded at 84,164 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2021: 68,128 miles, lower than 68,129 miles on 1 Feb 2021.

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
80,242 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,922 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,164 miles
  • 2025 – 80,242 miles
  • 2024 – 76,745 miles
  • 2023 – 73,498 miles
  • 2022 – 70,611 miles
  • 2021 – 68,128 miles
  • 2020 – 65,697 miles
  • 2019 – 57,915 miles
  • 2018 – 47,619 miles
  • 2017 – 40,815 miles
  • 2016 – 35,994 miles
  • 2015 – 27,131 miles
  • 2014 – 24,392 miles
  • 2013 – 21,221 miles
  • 2012 – 18,669 miles
  • 2011 – 15,000 miles
  • 2010 – 12,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    347529627779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,164 miles (+3,922)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    581431714053
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    460694502097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens filled with water
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,242 miles (+3,497)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    985612033869
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens filled with water
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,745 miles (+3,247)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    811284071613
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel / differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,498 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    466811928948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,452 miles (+2,841)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    146888868517
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass70,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    971997746582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,611 miles (+2,483)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    906252791360
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,128 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    693027097207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,129 miles (+2,432)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    770548915479
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass65,697 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    339803907743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,915 miles (+10,296)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    569864581431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,619 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    879791650826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,815 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,815 miles
    Test number
    824511428166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,994 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    783148143452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,131 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    568851065064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass24,392 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    215955754061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,221 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,221 miles
    Test number
    109630663411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,669 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,669 miles
    Test number
    539889132055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,000 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,000 miles
    Test number
    237051941044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,439 miles
    Test number
    980867740041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 ARC

Does T40 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 ARC is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 ARC?
The MOT on T40 ARC is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 ARC done?
T40 ARC was recorded at 84,164 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has T40 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 ARC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 ARC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 ARC find?
T40 ARC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential.

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