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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T425 WAEMOT history

T425 WAE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,943 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T425 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T425 WAE was last recorded at 119,943 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 2,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,043 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,900 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,943 miles
  • 2024 – 117,043 miles
  • 2023 – 107,482 miles
  • 2022 – 105,660 miles
  • 2021 – 102,050 miles
  • 2020 – 99,388 miles
  • 2019 – 99,081 miles
  • 2018 – 98,111 miles
  • 2017 – 97,100 miles
  • 2016 – 96,194 miles
  • 2015 – 94,335 miles
  • 2014 – 93,020 miles
  • 2013 – 91,419 miles
  • 2011 – 90,608 miles
  • 2010 – 87,322 miles
  • 2009 – 86,728 miles
  • 2008 – 82,378 miles
  • 2007 – 72,947 miles
  • 2006 – 63,341 miles
  • 2005 – 54,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,943 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,943 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,943 miles
    Test number
    887064707698
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass117,043 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    706525437960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,482 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    645312660148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,431 miles (+1,771)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,431 miles
    Test number
    723608856656
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,660 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,660 miles
    Test number
    966916179660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,633 miles (+3,583)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,633 miles
    Test number
    922952623132
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass102,050 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    217758438678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,388 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    778704704192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,385 miles (+304)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,385 miles
    Test number
    177292644110
    • 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))

  10. Pass99,081 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    360590913237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,016 miles (+905)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    588089473378
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass98,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    352376634759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,111 miles (+1,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    252379728481
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass97,100 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,100 miles
    Test number
    815314895509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,194 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    652322578776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass94,335 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    799424695146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,020 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    596105894162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail92,981 miles (+1,562)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    996824274108
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,419 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    425880173136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,395 miles (+787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    208098953134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass90,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    258479021329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,608 miles (+3,286)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    425167321452
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass87,322 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    140119920311
    • NoteADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUB FRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS

  24. Fail87,322 miles (+594)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    854460720336
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUB FRAMES & SUSPENSION ARMS

  25. Pass86,728 miles (+73)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    720322049377
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  26. Fail86,655 miles (+4,277)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,655 miles
    Test number
    494946939496
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  27. Pass82,378 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    642986738364
    • AdvisoryCentre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  28. Fail82,378 miles (+9,431)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    943056238385
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  29. Pass72,947 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    374505937377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,341 miles (+8,869)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    940331336316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass54,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,472 miles
    Test number
    193999945381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T425 WAE

Does T425 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T425 WAE is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T425 WAE?
The MOT on T425 WAE is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T425 WAE done?
T425 WAE was recorded at 119,943 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has T425 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T425 WAE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T425 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 T425 WAE find?
T425 WAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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