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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T449 FFXMOT history

T449 FFX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
62,694 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 FFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 FFX was last recorded at 62,694 miles on 27 May 2026, 7,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,891 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,803 miles
Average per year
1,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,694 miles
  • 2025 – 54,891 miles
  • 2024 – 54,224 miles
  • 2023 – 53,667 miles
  • 2022 – 53,109 miles
  • 2021 – 52,632 miles
  • 2020 – 51,965 miles
  • 2019 – 51,240 miles
  • 2018 – 50,422 miles
  • 2017 – 47,884 miles
  • 2016 – 47,004 miles
  • 2015 – 46,981 miles
  • 2014 – 46,672 miles
  • 2013 – 46,402 miles
  • 2012 – 46,051 miles
  • 2011 – 45,063 miles
  • 2010 – 43,255 miles
  • 2009 – 41,042 miles
  • 2008 – 38,643 miles
  • 2007 – 36,210 miles
  • 2006 – 33,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake performance reading just met minimum requirements 16%

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Centre chassis slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Outer sill panels and front chassis starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall due to old age recommend replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall due to old age recommend replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,694 miles (+7,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    528579989198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake performance reading just met minimum requirements 16%
  2. Pass54,891 miles (+667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    536643686634
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in sealant
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components coated in sealant
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements, advise further inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components coated in sealant
  3. Pass54,224 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    178653568098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre chassis slight damage
    • AdvisoryOuter sill panels and front chassis starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  4. Fail54,198 miles (+531)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    634595149143
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre chassis slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOuter sill panels and front chassis starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  5. Pass53,667 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    530115902286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,639 miles (+530)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    688530407829
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  7. Pass53,109 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,109 miles
    Test number
    194591825329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,632 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    230287640365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,965 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    594249042915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,240 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    761416389168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,422 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,422 miles
    Test number
    439478013595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly when wheel is rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)
  12. Pass47,884 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,884 miles
    Test number
    645042295676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side wall due to old age recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on side wall due to old age recommend replacing
  13. Fail47,779 miles (+775)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    604466368669
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side wall due to old age recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on side wall due to old age recommend replacing
  14. Pass47,004 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,004 miles
    Test number
    529458569065
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass46,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,981 miles
    Test number
    598392335102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,981 miles (+309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,981 miles
    Test number
    998592535140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass46,672 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,672 miles
    Test number
    406133834109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,402 miles (+351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    505997123168
    • NoteRear discs rusty,but probably,due to lack of use.
  19. Fail46,051 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    267210032104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass46,051 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    486890732137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    706259851131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,063 miles (+1,808)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    299389051194
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  23. Pass43,255 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    131150660151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,042 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    613971569186
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  25. Pass38,643 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    231298958449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,210 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    530697257132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,911 miles
    Test number
    940959826136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T449 FFX

Does T449 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 FFX is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T449 FFX?
The MOT on T449 FFX is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 FFX done?
T449 FFX was recorded at 62,694 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,436 miles a year.
Has T449 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 FFX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T449 FFX 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 T449 FFX find?
T449 FFX passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear parking brake performance reading just met minimum requirements 16%.

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