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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T480 OKEMOT history

T480 OKE is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 49,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
49,078 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 OKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 OKE was last recorded at 49,078 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,396 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,682 miles
Average per year
2,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,078 miles
  • 2025 – 46,396 miles
  • 2024 – 46,172 miles
  • 2023 – 45,381 miles
  • 2022 – 44,496 miles
  • 2021 – 44,143 miles
  • 2020 – 43,799 miles
  • 2019 – 43,431 miles
  • 2018 – 42,457 miles
  • 2017 – 40,962 miles
  • 2016 – 39,030 miles
  • 2015 – 36,784 miles
  • 2014 – 34,842 miles
  • 2013 – 31,541 miles
  • 2012 – 27,597 miles
  • 2011 – 24,542 miles
  • 2010 – 19,943 miles
  • 2009 – 14,453 miles
  • 2008 – 10,559 miles
  • 2007 – 7,921 miles
  • 2006 – 6,633 miles
  • 2005 – 5,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured at rear axle frame

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r sill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,078 miles (+2,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    773005359298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,396 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,396 miles
    Test number
    520246530331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,172 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,172 miles
    Test number
    458704073400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,381 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    356647916135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,496 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    326187487198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    543609401431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,143 miles (+344)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    230374972834
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear rear discs corroded and seriously weakened on both side
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding on both side (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass43,799 miles (+368)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    221927652767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on tread face area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp poor out put
    • AdvisoryFloor area rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding advise clean and grease
    • AdvisoryNo engine light not needed only from 2003

  9. Pass43,431 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    789818037999
    • MinorNearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured at rear axle frame (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail43,427 miles (+970)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    237802414900
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured at rear axle frame (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass42,457 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,457 miles
    Test number
    447230794693
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sill slightly corroded

  12. Fail42,423 miles (+1,461)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    600341753942
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sill slightly corroded

  13. Pass40,962 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,962 miles
    Test number
    785837221775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear no plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs black in colour
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroaded
    • AdvisoryRear box corroaded

  14. Fail40,960 miles (+1,930)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    936963240358
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear no plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs black in colour
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroaded
    • AdvisoryRear box corroaded

  15. Pass39,030 miles (+2,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,030 miles
    Test number
    829126535074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass36,784 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    677577685156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  17. Fail36,784 miles (+1,942)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    297570285434
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  18. Pass34,842 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    528268264186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,541 miles (+3,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    856679163146
    • NoteRear shock absorbers damp...
    • NoteWipers split and smearing...

  20. Pass27,597 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,597 miles
    Test number
    877974172141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,542 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    418604671177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,943 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,943 miles
    Test number
    890542370127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,453 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,453 miles
    Test number
    330363879105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,559 miles
    Test number
    222328578166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,559 miles (+2,638)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,559 miles
    Test number
    770498278174
    • Repaired at testNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  26. Pass7,921 miles (+1,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,921 miles
    Test number
    284647077454
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass6,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,633 miles
    Test number
    983511886115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail6,632 miles (+921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,632 miles
    Test number
    814828376108
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass5,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    5,711 miles
    Test number
    633198775195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 OKE

Does T480 OKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 OKE is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 OKE?
The MOT on T480 OKE is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 OKE done?
T480 OKE was recorded at 49,078 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,108 miles a year.
Has T480 OKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 OKE has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T480 OKE 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 T480 OKE find?
T480 OKE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis rail.

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