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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T420 EBFMOT history

T420 EBF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,257 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 EBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 EBF was last recorded at 56,257 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2015: 37,667 miles, lower than 37,693 miles on 3 Jun 2014.

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
55,485 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
1,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,257 miles
  • 2025 – 55,485 miles
  • 2024 – 53,388 miles
  • 2023 – 52,978 miles
  • 2022 – 52,157 miles
  • 2021 – 51,754 miles
  • 2020 – 51,215 miles
  • 2019 – 50,616 miles
  • 2018 – 49,496 miles
  • 2017 – 48,178 miles
  • 2016 – 45,563 miles
  • 2015 – 37,667 miles
  • 2014 – 37,693 miles
  • 2013 – 37,339 miles
  • 2012 – 36,690 miles
  • 2011 – 34,510 miles
  • 2010 – 32,880 miles
  • 2009 – 32,232 miles
  • 2008 – 31,139 miles
  • 2007 – 29,778 miles
  • 2006 – 27,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,257 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.

  • All 4 tyres worn on edges,tread just visible at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,257 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    216288204205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,485 miles (+2,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,485 miles
    Test number
    621350102228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass53,388 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,388 miles
    Test number
    622695349181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,978 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,978 miles
    Test number
    978396576086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,157 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    115960589561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,754 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    957568290137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,215 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    624635080129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,616 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    735084002612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,496 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    176764644706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    355169966129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg section, not excessive (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg section, not excessive (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail48,178 miles (+2,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    224551309711
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg section, not excessive (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis leg section, not excessive (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass45,563 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    940286121832
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn on edges,tread just visible at time of test

  13. Fail45,401 miles (+7,734)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    531501894316
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn on edges,tread just visible at time of test

  14. Pass37,667 miles (-26)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,667 miles
    Test number
    765038965102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass37,693 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    327784054149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail37,693 miles (+354)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    738844754103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass37,339 miles (+649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,339 miles
    Test number
    137087653198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass36,690 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    145437062189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,510 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,510 miles
    Test number
    488387961127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass32,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    510598550189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail32,880 miles (+648)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    291007850495
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,232 miles (+1,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    570559059106
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass31,139 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,139 miles
    Test number
    530774858104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,778 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,778 miles
    Test number
    603735657170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,216 miles
    Test number
    343766656196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 EBF

Does T420 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 EBF is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T420 EBF?
The MOT on T420 EBF is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 EBF done?
T420 EBF was recorded at 56,257 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,446 miles a year.
Has T420 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 EBF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T420 EBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T420 EBF find?
T420 EBF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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