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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T470 UUPMOT history

T470 UUP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
54,985 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 UUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 UUP was last recorded at 54,985 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,551 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
434 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,985 miles
  • 2024 – 54,551 miles
  • 2023 – 51,188 miles
  • 2022 – 50,296 miles
  • 2021 – 48,508 miles
  • 2020 – 46,491 miles
  • 2019 – 45,075 miles
  • 2018 – 43,117 miles
  • 2017 – 41,514 miles
  • 2016 – 38,845 miles
  • 2015 – 36,456 miles
  • 2014 – 34,371 miles
  • 2013 – 33,081 miles
  • 2012 – 30,744 miles
  • 2011 – 26,235 miles
  • 2010 – 23,247 miles
  • 2009 – 19,768 miles
  • 2008 – 17,376 miles
  • 2007 – 15,521 miles
  • 2006 – 13,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,985 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,985 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    948300202460
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,551 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    890413235520
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass51,188 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    546992471847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    502817261220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail50,296 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    668224891408
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass48,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    560979454861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,508 miles (+2,017)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    818169854932
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass46,491 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    234847031501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,075 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    944995487528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    243322880727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,116 miles (+1,602)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,116 miles
    Test number
    559354862164
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass41,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    172635030067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,513 miles (+2,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    433380157671
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass38,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    657155945306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,844 miles (+2,388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    279149114123
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass36,456 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    289285455118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,371 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,371 miles
    Test number
    115120164120
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    195879873144
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail33,081 miles (+2,337)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    369999573174
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass30,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    935543752113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,744 miles (+4,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    399326442138
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass26,235 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,235 miles
    Test number
    857256131152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,247 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,247 miles
    Test number
    371543630114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,768 miles (+2,392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    223541349430
    • NoteHANDBRAKE GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

  25. Pass17,376 miles (+1,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    390431848154
    • NoteHand brake ajustment close to the limit of its travel

  26. Pass15,521 miles (+2,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,521 miles
    Test number
    720659527151
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass13,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,296 miles
    Test number
    673630036112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T470 UUP

Does T470 UUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T470 UUP expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T470 UUP?
The MOT on T470 UUP expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T470 UUP done?
T470 UUP was recorded at 54,985 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has T470 UUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 UUP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T470 UUP 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 T470 UUP find?
T470 UUP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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