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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T471 RNUMOT history

T471 RNU is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
100,906 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 RNU was last recorded at 100,906 miles on 1 May 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,780 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
3,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,906 miles
  • 2025 – 100,780 miles
  • 2024 – 100,710 miles
  • 2023 – 100,627 miles
  • 2022 – 100,380 miles
  • 2021 – 100,248 miles
  • 2019 – 99,875 miles
  • 2018 – 98,496 miles
  • 2017 – 96,645 miles
  • 2016 – 93,001 miles
  • 2015 – 87,995 miles
  • 2014 – 84,498 miles
  • 2013 – 81,324 miles
  • 2012 – 77,788 miles
  • 2011 – 73,947 miles
  • 2010 – 65,665 miles
  • 2009 – 54,744 miles
  • 2008 – 51,631 miles
  • 2007 – 48,631 miles
  • 2006 – 34,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,906 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEmissions levels only just met

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,906 miles (+126)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    962761575983
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions levels only just met

  2. Pass100,780 miles (+70)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    885506301028
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower windscreen damaged not in drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,710 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,710 miles
    Test number
    175997005436
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to legal limit.
    • AdvisorySeveral under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.
    • AdvisorySeveral under body steering and suspension components heavy in surface rust, efficient at test.

  4. Fail100,700 miles (+73)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    810090272858
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeveral tyres near limit

  5. Pass100,627 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,627 miles
    Test number
    299859877891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,624 miles (+244)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    658194186868
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass100,380 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    149586669624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass100,248 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    665741907289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,243 miles (+368)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    237178742443
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,875 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,875 miles
    Test number
    331406980488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail99,866 miles (+1,370)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    289613250493
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,496 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    979096188782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,305 miles (+1,660)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    847434340906
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to very high c/o (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass96,645 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    657214298561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,541 miles (+3,540)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,541 miles
    Test number
    673033966737
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass93,001 miles (+5,006)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,001 miles
    Test number
    354201479065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass87,995 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    472483060561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,498 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    649799364205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,324 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    657580473296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,788 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    526769272291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,947 miles (+8,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    385270281253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass65,665 miles (+10,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    800932680213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,744 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,744 miles
    Test number
    851553289280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail54,731 miles (+3,100)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    600076779228
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass51,631 miles (+3,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    653175188206
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s front hub assembly

  26. Pass48,631 miles (+14,390)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    213989357151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,241 miles
    Test number
    203113736114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,241 miles
    Test number
    322636426116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 RNU

Does T471 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 RNU is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 RNU?
The MOT on T471 RNU is valid until 9 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 RNU done?
T471 RNU was recorded at 100,906 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,336 miles a year.
Has T471 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 RNU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T471 RNU 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 RNU find?
T471 RNU passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective frosted; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside headlamp lens slightly defective frosted, and 5 more.

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