Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T48 GROMOT history
T48 GRO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 167,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2026
- Mileage
- 167,055 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T48 GRO
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T48 GRO was last recorded at 167,055 miles on 18 May 2026, 8,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jun 2010: 123,189 miles, lower than 123,191 miles on 22 Jun 2010.
- 24 Jun 2011: 136,340 miles, lower than 136,668 miles on 20 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 158,820 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,235 miles
- Average per year
- 5,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,055 miles
- 2025 – 158,820 miles
- 2016 – 158,789 miles
- 2012 – 149,195 miles
- 2011 – 136,340 miles
- 2010 – 123,189 miles
- 2009 – 107,977 miles
- 2008 – 92,512 miles
- 2007 – 78,796 miles
- 2006 – 62,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail167,055 miles
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all lower wishbone bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside upper subframe mounts[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside covered in black underseal[floor, body sills and chassis]
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.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm [marked with yellow chalk]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear[majority covered in black underseal]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Whole underside covered in black underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail167,055 miles (+8,235)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,055 miles
- Test number
- 222151381762
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all lower wishbone bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside upper subframe mounts[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside covered in black underseal[floor, body sills and chassis]
Pass158,820 miles (+19)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 158,820 miles
- Test number
- 646716412319
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear[majority covered in black underseal] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWhole underside covered in black underseal
Fail158,801 miles (+12)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,801 miles
- Test number
- 858722100476
- MajorFront Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nearside and offside (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm [marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear[majority covered in black underseal] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWhole underside covered in black underseal
Pass158,789 miles (+9,594)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 158,789 miles
- Test number
- 627417721061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,195 miles (+12,855)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 149,195 miles
- Test number
- 429472472173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,340 miles (-328)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 136,340 miles
- Test number
- 286095471420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,668 miles (+13,479)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,668 miles
- Test number
- 857561271147
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass123,189 miles (-2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 123,189 miles
- Test number
- 652184670191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,191 miles (+15,214)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,191 miles
- Test number
- 623773970105
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass107,977 miles (+15,465)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 107,977 miles
- Test number
- 241060369197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,512 miles (+13,716)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 92,512 miles
- Test number
- 442817778187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,796 miles
- Test number
- 442654287121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,796 miles (+16,130)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,796 miles
- Test number
- 553814887142
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass62,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 62,666 miles
- Test number
- 930404886110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T48 GRO
- Does T48 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T48 GRO expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T48 GRO?
- The MOT on T48 GRO expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T48 GRO done?
- T48 GRO was recorded at 167,055 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
- Has T48 GRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T48 GRO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T48 GRO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T48 GRO find?
- T48 GRO failed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front bush on wishbone; rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all lower wishbone bushes[nearside and offside], and 7 more.
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