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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T422 WAEMOT history

T422 WAE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
120,563 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T422 WAE was last recorded at 120,563 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,223 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,340 miles
Average per year
2,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,563 miles
  • 2022 – 117,223 miles
  • 2021 – 109,969 miles
  • 2020 – 109,887 miles
  • 2018 – 102,809 miles
  • 2017 – 102,281 miles
  • 2016 – 97,521 miles
  • 2015 – 92,071 miles
  • 2014 – 90,680 miles
  • 2013 – 89,481 miles
  • 2012 – 87,396 miles
  • 2011 – 84,519 miles
  • 2008 – 79,616 miles
  • 2007 – 72,987 miles
  • 2006 – 63,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,563 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Emissions unable to be completed catalytic converter removed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FRONT SUSPENION ARM GAITORS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,563 miles (+3,340)1 dangerous9 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    555806732425
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Emissions unable to be completed catalytic converter removed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FRONT SUSPENION ARM GAITORS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    706827315609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,223 miles (+7,254)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    559739328157
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,969 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,969 miles
    Test number
    195800878884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,887 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    350035423865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    575817562187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,804 miles (+523)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    362723627862
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,281 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    985444568234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,521 miles (+5,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    995899157534
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass92,071 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    196728155453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass90,680 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    849393074090
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside sill
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  12. Fail90,680 miles (+1,199)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    875393374096
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside sill
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  13. Pass89,481 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    315772073018
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s outer sill

  14. Fail89,480 miles (+2,084)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    689101873045
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s outer sill

  15. Pass87,396 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    177366572037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    165787971021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail84,519 miles (+4,903)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    946147471078
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    421024018161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,613 miles (+6,626)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,613 miles
    Test number
    732644118145
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,987 miles (+9,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,987 miles
    Test number
    474749027132
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe starting to corrode ok at time of test

  21. Pass63,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    961425176021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T422 WAE

Does T422 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T422 WAE expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T422 WAE?
The MOT on T422 WAE expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T422 WAE done?
T422 WAE was recorded at 120,563 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,910 miles a year.
Has T422 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 WAE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T422 WAE 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 T422 WAE find?
T422 WAE failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; central emissions unable to be completed catalytic converter removed; exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, and 18 more.

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