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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T498 DCUMOT history

T498 DCU is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
115,882 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 DCU was last recorded at 115,882 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,837 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,882 miles
  • 2024 – 106,231 miles
  • 2023 – 105,497 miles
  • 2022 – 104,912 miles
  • 2021 – 104,413 miles
  • 2020 – 100,023 miles
  • 2019 – 94,318 miles
  • 2018 – 91,644 miles
  • 2017 – 87,305 miles
  • 2016 – 81,271 miles
  • 2015 – 76,109 miles
  • 2014 – 71,776 miles
  • 2013 – 64,339 miles
  • 2012 – 55,141 miles
  • 2011 – 43,309 miles
  • 2010 – 34,092 miles
  • 2009 – 26,171 miles
  • 2008 – 24,824 miles
  • 2006 – 24,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Some general underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,882 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    799684415445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,837 miles (+9,606)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,837 miles
    Test number
    215307619121
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,231 miles (+734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,231 miles
    Test number
    409300733951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,497 miles (+585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    320880619092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Heavily Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail Heavily Corroded In Front Of Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Corroded on Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    964381456473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion of offside and nearside outer sills at rear

  6. Fail104,912 miles (+499)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    722055255432
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion of offside and nearside outer sills at rear

  7. Pass104,413 miles (+4,390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    160311735612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Some previous welding repairs
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust poor condition
    • AdvisorySome general surface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion

  8. Pass100,023 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,023 miles
    Test number
    709412163016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,318 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    955592612422
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome general underbody corrosion

  10. Fail94,315 miles (+2,671)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    855936479909
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome general underbody corrosion

  11. Pass91,644 miles (+4,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    861738703722
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion of near side inner wing

  12. Pass87,305 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    891852420827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,271 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    609530610318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,109 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,109 miles
    Test number
    789802535122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,776 miles (+7,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,776 miles
    Test number
    955533434137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass64,339 miles (+9,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    555268323115
    • 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)

  17. Pass55,141 miles (+11,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    538279022127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,309 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    257089921410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,092 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,092 miles
    Test number
    431470530124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,171 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    671946429176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,824 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    132626798404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,042 miles
    Test number
    571418946214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T498 DCU

Does T498 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 DCU expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 DCU?
The MOT on T498 DCU expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 DCU done?
T498 DCU was recorded at 115,882 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has T498 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 DCU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T498 DCU 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 T498 DCU find?
T498 DCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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