Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T490 RDSMOT history
T490 RDS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,930 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,506 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T490 RDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T490 RDS was last recorded at 104,930 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Apr 2017: 67,885 miles, lower than 119,174 miles on 5 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,217 miles · 23 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,713 miles
- Average per year
- 4,506 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,930 miles
- 2022 – 101,217 miles
- 2021 – 95,280 miles
- 2020 – 89,186 miles
- 2019 – 78,667 miles
- 2018 – 73,893 miles
- 2017 – 67,885 miles
- 2016 – 60,704 miles
- 2014 – 53,198 miles
- 2013 – 44,137 miles
- 2012 – 41,342 miles
- 2011 – 38,290 miles
- 2010 – 33,649 miles
- 2009 – 29,073 miles
- 2008 – 25,278 miles
- 2007 – 21,171 miles
- 2006 – 16,670 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,930 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside has been fully undersealed
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,930 miles (+3,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,930 miles
- Test number
- 999054719579
- AdvisoryUnderside has been fully undersealed
Pass101,217 miles (+5,937)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,217 miles
- Test number
- 450442642571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and hole but is non testable component
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but is a non testable corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass95,280 miles (+6,094)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 95,280 miles
- Test number
- 627303771635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,186 miles (+10,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 89,186 miles
- Test number
- 260561391740
- 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass78,667 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,667 miles
- Test number
- 173396573383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,474 miles (+4,581)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,474 miles
- Test number
- 922363099168
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass73,893 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,893 miles
- Test number
- 728313377786
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and all suspension arms heavily corroded
Fail73,893 miles (+6,008)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,893 miles
- Test number
- 514772144616
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and all suspension arms heavily corroded
Pass67,885 miles (-51,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 276406092943
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail119,174 miles (+58,470)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,174 miles
- Test number
- 242728436118
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,704 miles (+7,506)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 60,704 miles
- Test number
- 562309035689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,198 miles (+9,061)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 53,198 miles
- Test number
- 329407734391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,137 miles (+2,795)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 44,137 miles
- Test number
- 137135913320
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteMinor underbody corrosion
Pass41,342 miles (+3,052)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,342 miles
- Test number
- 899921522306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteBoth rear discs pitted
- NoteHandbrake performance limits just met at near side rear
Pass38,290 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,290 miles
- Test number
- 686951581218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,279 miles (+4,630)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,279 miles
- Test number
- 627734561276
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass33,649 miles (+4,576)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,649 miles
- Test number
- 253059740269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,073 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 29,073 miles
- Test number
- 521880149275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass25,278 miles (+4,107)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,278 miles
- Test number
- 720569348228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,171 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 21,171 miles
- Test number
- 550271747282
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass16,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 16,670 miles
- Test number
- 362444646238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,670 miles1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,670 miles
- Test number
- 263761846230
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T490 RDS
- Does T490 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 RDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T490 RDS?
- The MOT on T490 RDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T490 RDS done?
- T490 RDS was recorded at 104,930 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
- Has T490 RDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T490 RDS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on T490 RDS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T490 RDS find?
- T490 RDS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underside has been fully undersealed.
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