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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

T40 ROTMOT history

T40 ROT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 35,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
35,764 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 ROT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 ROT was last recorded at 35,764 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,089 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,764 miles
  • 2025 – 35,089 miles
  • 2024 – 34,008 miles
  • 2023 – 33,021 miles
  • 2022 – 32,248 miles
  • 2021 – 30,778 miles
  • 2020 – 29,814 miles
  • 2019 – 28,791 miles
  • 2018 – 27,316 miles
  • 2017 – 26,085 miles
  • 2016 – 24,749 miles
  • 2015 – 23,225 miles
  • 2014 – 22,549 miles
  • 2013 – 21,787 miles
  • 2012 – 20,746 miles
  • 2011 – 19,466 miles
  • 2010 – 18,506 miles
  • 2009 – 17,091 miles
  • 2008 – 15,539 miles
  • 2007 – 13,438 miles
  • 2006 – 10,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,764 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom of the wing heavily corroded and holed
  • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under coated stopping full inspection

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,764 miles (+675)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    35,764 miles
    Test number
    884500838462
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom of the wing heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under coated stopping full inspection

  2. Pass35,089 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    519611025118
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail35,089 miles (+1,081)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    466681870408
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass34,008 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    398923331605
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail33,999 miles (+978)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    409593014168
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass33,021 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,021 miles
    Test number
    525167378060
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail33,017 miles (+769)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,017 miles
    Test number
    543116624219
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass32,248 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    912981724876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail32,246 miles (+1,468)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,246 miles
    Test number
    321920965036
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass30,778 miles (+964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    222969847687
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass29,814 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,814 miles
    Test number
    422615600565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,791 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,791 miles
    Test number
    436635929881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,788 miles (+1,472)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,788 miles
    Test number
    445968215000
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass27,316 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    404438964462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,085 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    634302925941
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on outer sills

  16. Pass24,749 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,749 miles
    Test number
    853709359302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass23,225 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,225 miles
    Test number
    265880415139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass22,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,549 miles
    Test number
    985202114138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail22,549 miles (+762)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,549 miles
    Test number
    759322814144
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,787 miles
    Test number
    265683313469
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  21. Fail21,787 miles (+1,041)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,787 miles
    Test number
    568872213123
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking

  22. Pass20,746 miles (+1,280)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,746 miles
    Test number
    145070292024
    • NoteAdvise all pads and discs worn
    • NoteAdvise all tyres cracking

  23. Pass19,466 miles (+960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    629670611129
    • NoteADVISE ALL TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

  24. Fail18,506 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,506 miles
    Test number
    232577090076
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass18,506 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,506 miles
    Test number
    981237090018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,091 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    824342999042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,539 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    683614898009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,438 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,438 miles
    Test number
    174892997059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,792 miles
    Test number
    104516586097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 ROT

Does T40 ROT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 ROT is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 ROT?
The MOT on T40 ROT is valid until 16 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 ROT done?
T40 ROT was recorded at 35,764 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has T40 ROT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 ROT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 ROT 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 ROT find?
T40 ROT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; all tyres cracking; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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