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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T492 VHOMOT history

T492 VHO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
80,436 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T492 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T492 VHO was last recorded at 80,436 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,382 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,436 miles
  • 2023 – 80,382 miles
  • 2022 – 79,775 miles
  • 2021 – 78,687 miles
  • 2020 – 78,271 miles
  • 2019 – 77,848 miles
  • 2018 – 77,012 miles
  • 2017 – 75,712 miles
  • 2016 – 73,252 miles
  • 2015 – 73,205 miles
  • 2014 – 70,471 miles
  • 2013 – 69,471 miles
  • 2012 – 67,914 miles
  • 2011 – 65,192 miles
  • 2010 – 61,947 miles
  • 2009 – 58,135 miles
  • 2008 – 55,042 miles
  • 2007 – 52,613 miles
  • 2006 – 43,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,436 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front suspension rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,436 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,436 miles
    Test number
    889842248858
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass80,382 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,382 miles
    Test number
    891202609474
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail80,369 miles (+594)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    812449772417
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above anto roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass79,775 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    296238633475
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,762 miles (+1,075)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    171653038479
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,687 miles (+416)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    978265972698
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,271 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,271 miles
    Test number
    191797340296
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis wax oiled

  8. Pass77,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    562466034172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,848 miles (+836)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    823537460983
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass77,012 miles (+1,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    361643550616
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch fluid empty /contamniated

  11. Pass75,712 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    745725581631
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  12. Pass73,252 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,252 miles
    Test number
    651004114042
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryRear wishbones rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder sills surface rust

  13. Fail73,244 miles (+39)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    834239093092
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryRear wishbones rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder sills surface rust

  14. Pass73,205 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    167895988863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,196 miles (+2,725)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    464658857094
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mud flap loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened pins broken off (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass70,471 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    645387324206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail69,471 miles (+1,557)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    639278993242
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass67,914 miles (+2,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,914 miles
    Test number
    738553682230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  19. Pass65,192 miles (+3,245)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    407600791224
    • NoteFront discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteHigh level brakelight inop

  20. Pass61,947 miles (+3,812)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,947 miles
    Test number
    781325990226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight side wall damage

  21. Pass58,135 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    564364299246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,042 miles (+2,429)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    371287178224
    • NoteCut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre. no cords exposed
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but still legible

  23. Pass52,613 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    441417577219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    273127386410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T492 VHO

Does T492 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T492 VHO expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T492 VHO?
The MOT on T492 VHO expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T492 VHO done?
T492 VHO was recorded at 80,436 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has T492 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T492 VHO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T492 VHO 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 T492 VHO find?
T492 VHO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: underbody corrosion.

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