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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T471 BPXMOT history

T471 BPX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
84,381 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 BPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 BPX was last recorded at 84,381 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,621 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
760 miles
Average per year
2,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,381 miles
  • 2025 – 83,621 miles
  • 2024 – 82,613 miles
  • 2023 – 81,157 miles
  • 2022 – 79,907 miles
  • 2021 – 79,242 miles
  • 2020 – 77,434 miles
  • 2019 – 75,758 miles
  • 2018 – 75,056 miles
  • 2017 – 74,425 miles
  • 2016 – 73,800 miles
  • 2014 – 72,811 miles
  • 2013 – 70,214 miles
  • 2012 – 65,016 miles
  • 2011 – 61,602 miles
  • 2010 – 60,125 miles
  • 2009 – 55,685 miles
  • 2008 – 51,030 miles
  • 2007 – 47,318 miles
  • 2006 – 43,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,381 miles (+760)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    473804218441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,621 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    157861740041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,613 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    227362297644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,157 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    175130816972
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of n/s and o/s outer sills front and rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass79,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    823550136373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,907 miles (+665)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    824743337441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,242 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    242099500689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    712096806825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,434 miles (+1,676)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    444286220617
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass75,758 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    599628435210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,056 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    682089160204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,425 miles (+625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    564598596216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass73,800 miles (+989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    367263185849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass72,811 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    125231124300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,214 miles (+5,198)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    107436133378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront pads binding slightly

  16. Pass65,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    367832872112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,016 miles (+3,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    989292072125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass61,602 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    529888971197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,125 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    932489370117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    583820889184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,685 miles (+4,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,685 miles
    Test number
    663330589153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  22. Pass51,030 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    294699188125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,318 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    231627997190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    123206026260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 BPX

Does T471 BPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 BPX is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 BPX?
The MOT on T471 BPX is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 BPX done?
T471 BPX was recorded at 84,381 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
Has T471 BPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 BPX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T471 BPX 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 T471 BPX find?
T471 BPX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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