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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T456 RHSMOT history

T456 RHS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,796 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 RHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 RHS was last recorded at 65,796 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2020: 60,136 miles, lower than 60,319 miles on 24 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,422 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,374 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,796 miles
  • 2025 – 62,422 miles
  • 2023 – 61,412 miles
  • 2022 – 60,900 miles
  • 2020 – 60,136 miles
  • 2019 – 58,629 miles
  • 2018 – 57,088 miles
  • 2017 – 55,772 miles
  • 2016 – 53,986 miles
  • 2015 – 50,162 miles
  • 2014 – 49,279 miles
  • 2013 – 45,848 miles
  • 2012 – 43,310 miles
  • 2011 – 40,043 miles
  • 2010 – 37,734 miles
  • 2009 – 33,908 miles
  • 2008 – 31,754 miles
  • 2007 – 29,872 miles
  • 2006 – 26,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front subframe heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    641638662385
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  2. Fail65,796 miles (+3,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    325005684470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  3. Pass62,422 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,422 miles
    Test number
    776336044811
    • AdvisoryFront subframe heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded

  4. Fail62,421 miles (+1,009)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    577432711287
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded

  5. Pass61,412 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    497148696079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe and wishbones heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe heavily corroded

  6. Fail61,393 miles (+493)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    229357097165
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe and wishbones heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe heavily corroded

  7. Pass60,900 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    547332096715
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components and areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components and areas heavily corroded

  8. Fail60,877 miles (+741)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    923062969637
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components and areas heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components and areas heavily corroded

  9. Pass60,136 miles (-183)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    272013151848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,319 miles (+1,690)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    823905113136
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass58,629 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    900528410816
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone arms heavily corroded

  12. Fail58,627 miles (+1,539)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    274049490575
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT FLOORS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone arms heavily corroded

  13. Pass57,088 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    264555642755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail57,040 miles (+1,268)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,040 miles
    Test number
    833407664946
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass55,772 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,772 miles
    Test number
    804502564668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,770 miles (+1,784)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,770 miles
    Test number
    262391415757
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering @ brake pipes (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass53,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    340999242619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,986 miles (+3,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    519724985028
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,162 miles (+883)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,162 miles
    Test number
    797601445179
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes perished but no movement
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  20. Pass49,279 miles (+3)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    768633844195
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront subframe and suspension arms slight corrosion
    • NoteRear subframe and suspension arms slight corosion

  21. Fail49,276 miles (+3,428)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,276 miles
    Test number
    265951044439
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront subframe and suspension arms slight corrosion
    • NoteRear subframe and suspension arms slight corosion

  22. Pass45,848 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    787820043133
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass43,310 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    668954442183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,043 miles (+2,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    548733441162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass37,734 miles (+3,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    654798230121
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass33,908 miles (+2,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,908 miles
    Test number
    842270019162
    • NoteN/s front tyer has cut on wall

  27. Pass31,754 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    292849218432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,872 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    753467217127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass26,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,544 miles
    Test number
    444724316184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 RHS

Does T456 RHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T456 RHS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T456 RHS?
The MOT on T456 RHS is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T456 RHS done?
T456 RHS was recorded at 65,796 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has T456 RHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 RHS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T456 RHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T456 RHS find?
T456 RHS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported.

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