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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

T40 CAOMOT history

T40 CAO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,148 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 CAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 CAO was last recorded at 96,148 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,359 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,789 miles
Average per year
3,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,148 miles
  • 2025 – 94,359 miles
  • 2024 – 92,340 miles
  • 2023 – 91,528 miles
  • 2022 – 89,753 miles
  • 2021 – 86,289 miles
  • 2019 – 81,869 miles
  • 2018 – 75,485 miles
  • 2017 – 69,541 miles
  • 2016 – 64,489 miles
  • 2015 – 62,573 miles
  • 2014 – 59,543 miles
  • 2013 – 59,469 miles
  • 2012 – 50,144 miles
  • 2011 – 46,773 miles
  • 2009 – 42,741 miles
  • 2008 – 36,567 miles
  • 2007 – 26,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,148 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,148 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    866681349003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,359 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    415379477308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,340 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    809014403379
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    532341333515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,528 miles (+1,775)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    423536349650
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,753 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    562855390427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail89,753 miles (+3,464)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    155901573538
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    938293157706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,289 miles (+4,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    213320174074
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass81,869 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    693091706504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,862 miles (+103)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    995998679410
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail81,759 miles (+6,274)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    528130249965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass75,485 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    254115470962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,541 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    529201145362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,489 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    118511384864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,573 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,573 miles
    Test number
    685067225124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,543 miles (+74)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,543 miles
    Test number
    996745634117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

  18. Fail59,469 miles (+9,325)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    356912043487
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteExhaust system is all coroded at joints
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is perished

  19. Pass50,144 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,144 miles
    Test number
    626693812201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,773 miles (+4,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    656898971122
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs surface corrosion

  21. Pass42,741 miles (+6,174)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    212622619207
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to legal limet

  22. Pass36,567 miles (+10,550)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    850312418268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteO/s/f brake squeak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre damaged

  23. Pass26,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,017 miles
    Test number
    380347797118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 CAO

Does T40 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 CAO is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 CAO?
The MOT on T40 CAO is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 CAO done?
T40 CAO was recorded at 96,148 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,695 miles a year.
Has T40 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 CAO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 CAO 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 CAO find?
T40 CAO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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