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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T40 CALMOT history

T40 CAL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,882 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 CAL
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 CAL was last recorded at 51,882 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,240 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
1,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,882 miles
  • 2025 – 51,240 miles
  • 2024 – 49,370 miles
  • 2023 – 47,168 miles
  • 2022 – 45,027 miles
  • 2021 – 42,789 miles
  • 2020 – 41,474 miles
  • 2019 – 39,617 miles
  • 2018 – 37,028 miles
  • 2017 – 34,576 miles
  • 2016 – 31,491 miles
  • 2015 – 28,926 miles
  • 2014 – 25,614 miles
  • 2013 – 23,964 miles
  • 2012 – 23,020 miles
  • 2011 – 21,635 miles
  • 2010 – 20,560 miles
  • 2009 – 18,650 miles
  • 2008 – 17,181 miles
  • 2007 – 15,930 miles
  • 2006 – 14,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp does not work
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,882 miles (+642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    165911201543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp does not work
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms are corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,240 miles (+1,870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    874641362137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission test requirements only just met

  3. Pass49,370 miles (+2,202)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    712914251529
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass47,168 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    421507653030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail47,168 miles (+2,141)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    727541107875
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass45,027 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    227927230495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass42,789 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    487908569381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass41,474 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    550332069618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,454 miles (+1,837)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,454 miles
    Test number
    515799411907
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass39,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    268007852156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail39,617 miles (+2,589)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    890421272025
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass37,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    452029836898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail37,028 miles (+2,452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    907198023458
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass34,576 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    877547854900
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr tyre tread wearing low 3mm

  15. Pass31,491 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    874222564101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly

  16. Pass28,926 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,926 miles
    Test number
    438314295122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,614 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,614 miles
    Test number
    926413484157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,964 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    845846893155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,020 miles (+1,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    869243302296
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroding

  20. Pass21,635 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,635 miles
    Test number
    528482591129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,560 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,560 miles
    Test number
    350951300446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,650 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,650 miles
    Test number
    204264609296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,646 miles (+1,465)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,646 miles
    Test number
    321397799192
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass17,181 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    172770908263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,930 miles
    Test number
    502021507284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,930 miles (+1,128)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,930 miles
    Test number
    310330307497
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass14,802 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,802 miles
    Test number
    383770706236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,799 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,799 miles
    Test number
    363399596175
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T40 CAL

Does T40 CAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 CAL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 CAL?
The MOT on T40 CAL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 CAL done?
T40 CAL was recorded at 51,882 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 1,842 miles a year.
Has T40 CAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 CAL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 CAL 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 T40 CAL find?
T40 CAL passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front fog lamp does not work; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill is corroding; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms are corroding..

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