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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T455 RHSMOT history

T455 RHS is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 108,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,161 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 RHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 RHS was last recorded at 108,161 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,902 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,161 miles
  • 2024 – 106,607 miles
  • 2023 – 105,093 miles
  • 2022 – 104,180 miles
  • 2021 – 103,445 miles
  • 2020 – 102,817 miles
  • 2019 – 101,291 miles
  • 2018 – 99,975 miles
  • 2016 – 98,030 miles
  • 2015 – 93,457 miles
  • 2014 – 91,151 miles
  • 2013 – 90,310 miles
  • 2012 – 87,881 miles
  • 2011 – 85,069 miles
  • 2010 – 84,661 miles
  • 2009 – 83,945 miles
  • 2008 – 83,463 miles
  • 2007 – 81,255 miles
  • 2006 – 80,577 miles
  • 2005 – 67,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,161 miles (+259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    550808155940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,902 miles (+1,295)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,902 miles
    Test number
    515428115680
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,607 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    189007338287
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail106,607 miles (+1,514)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    653470550472
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass105,093 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,093 miles
    Test number
    315270032407
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,180 miles
    Test number
    406768902529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,176 miles (+731)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,176 miles
    Test number
    188278360403
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,445 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    854236790512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bush poor condition (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe/rack joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail103,445 miles (+628)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    296096557616
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bush poor condition (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe/rack joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,817 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    371554984099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail102,736 miles (+1,445)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    624394714457
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass101,291 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,291 miles
    Test number
    603262888700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,189 miles (+1,214)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    737976701795
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass99,975 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,975 miles
    Test number
    142075376452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,030 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,030 miles
    Test number
    499546797897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills (5.2.6)

  16. Fail98,026 miles (+4,569)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    683309200654
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills (5.2.6)

  17. Pass93,457 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    220830352735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,151 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    129003394230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,310 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,310 miles
    Test number
    345562213346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,298 miles (+2,417)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    457625003336
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass87,881 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    578785902379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,871 miles (+2,677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,871 miles
    Test number
    105414502347
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

  23. Fail85,194 miles (+125)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    296261832094
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass85,069 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    505756901347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,068 miles (+407)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    346755801377
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass84,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    521559700314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,661 miles (+716)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    684665700389
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front discs pitted/corroded

  28. Pass83,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    802884499255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,945 miles (+482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    310654299403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  30. Pass83,463 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,463 miles
    Test number
    333511798284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,255 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    334913297454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass80,577 miles (+12,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    423781136430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass67,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    401552535327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 RHS

Does T455 RHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 RHS expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 RHS?
The MOT on T455 RHS expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 RHS done?
T455 RHS was recorded at 108,161 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has T455 RHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 RHS has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T455 RHS 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 T455 RHS find?
T455 RHS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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