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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T44 DCEMOT history

T44 DCE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,761 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 DCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 DCE was last recorded at 60,761 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,632 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
2,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,761 miles
  • 2023 – 58,632 miles
  • 2022 – 58,045 miles
  • 2020 – 55,483 miles
  • 2019 – 53,846 miles
  • 2018 – 52,513 miles
  • 2017 – 51,855 miles
  • 2016 – 50,577 miles
  • 2015 – 49,673 miles
  • 2014 – 48,171 miles
  • 2013 – 46,079 miles
  • 2012 – 45,765 miles
  • 2011 – 41,617 miles
  • 2010 – 36,907 miles
  • 2009 – 30,472 miles
  • 2008 – 23,620 miles
  • 2007 – 17,953 miles
  • 2006 – 13,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,761 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,761 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    655667029804
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail60,761 miles (+2,129)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    488475967721
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass58,632 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    806416766695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,045 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    831599224432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,483 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    244771871618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    494083408077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,846 miles (+1,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    899377060168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass52,513 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,513 miles
    Test number
    722962153973
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass51,855 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    107029120323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass50,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,577 miles
    Test number
    299876739088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail50,577 miles (+904)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,577 miles
    Test number
    578911592834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass49,673 miles (+1,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    946981095098
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass48,171 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    909744844025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,079 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    537840953084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,765 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    735036272076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,617 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,617 miles
    Test number
    199543771020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces
    • NoteNearside front wheel is slightly bent at inner rim.

  17. Pass41,617 miles (+4,710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,617 miles
    Test number
    405573071046
    • NoteFront brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces
    • NoteNearside front wheel is slightly bent at inner rim.

  18. Pass36,907 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    301208470074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,472 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,472 miles
    Test number
    461765959048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,620 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    171778358043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,953 miles (+3,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,953 miles
    Test number
    173457867028
    • 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. Pass13,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,954 miles
    Test number
    214019356092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 DCE

Does T44 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 DCE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 DCE?
The MOT on T44 DCE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 DCE done?
T44 DCE was recorded at 60,761 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,333 miles a year.
Has T44 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 DCE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T44 DCE 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 T44 DCE find?
T44 DCE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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