Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Blue and Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T48 SHOMOT history

T48 SHO is a blue and red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,721 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T48 SHO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T48 SHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 SHO was last recorded at 116,721 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,560 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,161 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,721 miles
  • 2024 – 114,560 miles
  • 2023 – 112,732 miles
  • 2022 – 110,973 miles
  • 2021 – 108,618 miles
  • 2020 – 107,117 miles
  • 2019 – 105,475 miles
  • 2018 – 101,788 miles
  • 2017 – 98,190 miles
  • 2016 – 94,576 miles
  • 2015 – 87,388 miles
  • 2014 – 83,698 miles
  • 2013 – 80,293 miles
  • 2012 – 77,862 miles
  • 2011 – 74,125 miles
  • 2010 – 72,091 miles
  • 2009 – 57,080 miles
  • 2008 – 45,825 miles
  • 2007 – 36,387 miles
  • 2006 – 34,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,721 miles
  • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement, further investigation recommended.
  • AdvisoryPark brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,721 miles (+2,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,721 miles
    Test number
    711516280902
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

  2. Pass114,560 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,560 miles
    Test number
    372404897725
    • AdvisoryRear tyre wearing on the edges of the tread.

  3. Pass112,732 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    875136997157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass110,973 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,973 miles
    Test number
    294133104423
    • 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))

  5. Pass108,618 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    711683559157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,117 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,117 miles
    Test number
    403309592274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,475 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,475 miles
    Test number
    624295078894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,788 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,788 miles
    Test number
    410334958487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,190 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    731382087658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    631248773951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,576 miles (+3,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    401406111668
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  12. Pass91,311 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    396795281396
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake dragging slightly

  13. Pass87,388 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    155080535479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,698 miles (+3,405)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,698 miles
    Test number
    565418234033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHandbrake travel slightly long.
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split slightly.

  15. Pass80,293 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    607102833064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,862 miles (+3,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    985054632020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,125 miles (+2,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    395784631031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass72,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    191153630030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail72,091 miles (+15,011)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    503533130069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,080 miles (+11,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    141061059087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,825 miles (+9,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    740647958095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass36,387 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    524773247030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,034 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    961591356078
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on tread

Questions about T48 SHO

Does T48 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 SHO is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T48 SHO?
The MOT on T48 SHO is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 SHO done?
T48 SHO was recorded at 116,721 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has T48 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 SHO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T48 SHO 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 T48 SHO find?
T48 SHO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: park brake only just met minimum efficiency requirement, further investigation recommended.; park brake lever has minimal reserve travel..

Related registrations

Browse all T48 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.