
Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T426 MVWMOT history
T426 MVW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 95,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 95,982 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 22 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T426 MVW
- 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
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T426 MVW was last recorded at 95,982 miles on 18 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Feb 2010: 85,436 miles, lower than 85,736 miles on 29 Jan 2010.
- 18 Aug 2026: 95,982 miles, lower than 96,961 miles on 4 Aug 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,961 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Average per year
- 1,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,982 miles
- 2025 – 95,730 miles
- 2024 – 95,560 miles
- 2023 – 95,148 miles
- 2022 – 95,027 miles
- 2021 – 94,760 miles
- 2020 – 94,522 miles
- 2019 – 94,349 miles
- 2018 – 94,181 miles
- 2017 – 93,925 miles
- 2016 – 93,728 miles
- 2015 – 93,603 miles
- 2014 – 93,438 miles
- 2013 – 93,111 miles
- 2012 – 92,309 miles
- 2011 – 90,952 miles
- 2010 – 85,436 miles
- 2009 – 76,249 miles
- 2008 – 68,937 miles
- 2007 – 62,623 miles
- 2006 – 60,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower small crack in glass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryClutch slave leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion under side of car subframes and all armsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,982 miles (-979)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 95,982 miles
- Test number
- 612414810791
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower small crack in glass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch slave leaking
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion under side of car subframes and all arms
Fail96,961 miles (+1,231)5 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,961 miles
- Test number
- 860222291455
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch slave leaking
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion under side of car subframes and all arms
Pass95,730 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 95,730 miles
- Test number
- 596106218356
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail95,730 miles (+170)2 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,730 miles
- Test number
- 835080592002
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass95,560 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 95,560 miles
- Test number
- 468806330929
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door piller corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront subrame corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail95,560 miles (+412)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,560 miles
- Test number
- 432771695600
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door piller corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront subrame corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass95,148 miles (+121)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 95,148 miles
- Test number
- 540918478620
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer corrosion on door pillar..
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe 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))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms rusty
Pass95,027 miles (+267)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,027 miles
- Test number
- 902617253757
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Upper front a pillar corrosion but not excessive
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake furrels rusty
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusty
Pass94,760 miles (+16)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,760 miles
- Test number
- 646673508414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody and suspension areas corroded.
Fail94,744 miles (+222)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,744 miles
- Test number
- 900226390043
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody and suspension area have surface corrosion.
Pass94,522 miles (+173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 94,522 miles
- Test number
- 128689068899
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,349 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 94,349 miles
- Test number
- 310755177455
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section near rear arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail94,349 miles (+168)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,349 miles
- Test number
- 841644774610
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding 20 kg bind (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section near rear arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,181 miles (+256)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,181 miles
- Test number
- 343649610147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind when turned by hand
- AdvisoryAll brake hoes ferrels starting to corrode
Pass93,925 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 93,925 miles
- Test number
- 227597272625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer starting to corrode
Fail93,925 miles (+197)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,925 miles
- Test number
- 905813009605
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer starting to corrode
Pass93,728 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 93,728 miles
- Test number
- 381123498672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,603 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 93,603 miles
- Test number
- 278188515254
- NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked
Fail93,603 miles (+165)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,603 miles
- Test number
- 947208715247
- FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s/r tyre outer side wall cracked
Pass93,438 miles (+327)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 93,438 miles
- Test number
- 947211444282
- NoteAll brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteAll suspension and components corroded
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass93,111 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 93,111 miles
- Test number
- 667765043253
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteSuspension arms/suspension components corroded
Fail93,111 miles (+802)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,111 miles
- Test number
- 756985243263
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteSuspension arms/suspension components corroded
Pass92,309 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 92,309 miles
- Test number
- 225236982139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,952 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 90,952 miles
- Test number
- 707397261279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 90,928 miles
- Test number
- 918751361148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,928 miles (+5,492)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,928 miles
- Test number
- 925521461171
- 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)
Pass85,436 miles (-300)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 85,436 miles
- Test number
- 584706330011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,736 miles (+9,487)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,736 miles
- Test number
- 744529820023
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,249 miles (+7,312)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 76,249 miles
- Test number
- 854107239014
- NoteOff side rear lens cracked
Pass68,937 miles (+6,314)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 68,937 miles
- Test number
- 852218438045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,623 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 62,623 miles
- Test number
- 740026727005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 60,342 miles
- Test number
- 262017636069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T426 MVW
- Does T426 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 MVW is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T426 MVW?
- The MOT on T426 MVW is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T426 MVW done?
- T426 MVW was recorded at 95,982 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,736 miles a year.
- Has T426 MVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T426 MVW has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T426 MVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T426 MVW find?
- T426 MVW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.
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