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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T487 RNUMOT history

T487 RNU is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
110,576 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 RNU was last recorded at 110,576 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,781 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
2,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,576 miles
  • 2025 – 108,781 miles
  • 2024 – 106,826 miles
  • 2023 – 105,818 miles
  • 2022 – 103,311 miles
  • 2021 – 100,596 miles
  • 2019 – 96,372 miles
  • 2018 – 93,904 miles
  • 2016 – 90,144 miles
  • 2015 – 87,685 miles
  • 2014 – 84,878 miles
  • 2013 – 81,360 miles
  • 2012 – 79,290 miles
  • 2011 – 77,110 miles
  • 2010 – 73,159 miles
  • 2009 – 70,272 miles
  • 2008 – 64,842 miles
  • 2007 – 58,639 miles
  • 2006 – 52,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,576 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,576 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,576 miles
    Test number
    177115031949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,781 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    603485930862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,826 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,826 miles
    Test number
    930827911840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    290316257221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,818 miles (+2,507)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    894197435172
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass103,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    135962770309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,311 miles (+2,715)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    404215755311
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass100,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    875568542268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,596 miles (+4,224)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    739448447475
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,372 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,372 miles
    Test number
    495690924598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded outside precibed area

  11. Pass93,904 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    968725386897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    774093846400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,144 miles (+2,459)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    754336347338
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,685 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,685 miles
    Test number
    346646070855
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass84,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    397448244485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail84,877 miles (+3,517)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    537268244247
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,360 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    427582233231
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cracks but not to cords

  18. Fail81,360 miles (+2,070)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    347011533234
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight cracks but not to cords
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  19. Pass79,290 miles (+2,180)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,290 miles
    Test number
    758753742251
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre outter wall has cracks but not to cords
    • NoteRear disc corroded

  20. Pass77,110 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    357508641483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,159 miles (+2,887)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    351119410272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded due to standing
    • NoteHand brake has long travel

  22. Pass70,272 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    723768239131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    230827438104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,842 miles (+6,203)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    571007738181
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass58,639 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    333078737104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    243689436489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T487 RNU

Does T487 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T487 RNU is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T487 RNU?
The MOT on T487 RNU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T487 RNU done?
T487 RNU was recorded at 110,576 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
Has T487 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 RNU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T487 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 T487 RNU find?
T487 RNU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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