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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T4 MEFMOT history

T4 MEF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,678 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 MEF was last recorded at 92,678 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,248 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,430 miles
Average per year
3,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,678 miles
  • 2025 – 88,248 miles
  • 2024 – 84,588 miles
  • 2023 – 79,281 miles
  • 2021 – 73,542 miles
  • 2020 – 70,760 miles
  • 2019 – 66,546 miles
  • 2018 – 60,940 miles
  • 2017 – 56,906 miles
  • 2016 – 53,288 miles
  • 2015 – 49,860 miles
  • 2014 – 46,408 miles
  • 2013 – 42,055 miles
  • 2012 – 38,526 miles
  • 2011 – 35,227 miles
  • 2010 – 31,659 miles
  • 2009 – 28,470 miles
  • 2008 – 25,300 miles
  • 2007 – 22,165 miles
  • 2006 – 20,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,678 miles
    Test number
    466369702487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,678 miles (+4,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,678 miles
    Test number
    993105232596
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass88,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    842759263099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,248 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    582314992157
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    322452653053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail84,588 miles (+5,307)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    385957983151
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    117218718763
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail79,281 miles (+5,739)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    515280007688
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,542 miles
    Test number
    780700339018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail73,542 miles (+2,782)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,542 miles
    Test number
    327451865179
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,760 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    431007533909
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  12. Fail70,757 miles (+4,211)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    582680190953
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  13. Pass66,546 miles (+5,606)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    218299245945
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass60,940 miles (+4,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    517677476279
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen wipers worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass56,906 miles (+3,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    847872256993
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass53,288 miles (+3,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    703217061698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass49,860 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,860 miles
    Test number
    175958195448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,408 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    425402294062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,055 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    779633193000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,526 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    397465692052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,227 miles (+3,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    408380141014
    • NoteBoth sills corroded at the rear but not within any prescribed areas

  22. Pass31,659 miles (+3,189)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    811031640017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  23. Fail28,470 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    742921249082
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass28,470 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    851851449087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,300 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    562965248063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,165 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,165 miles
    Test number
    850695747016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,557 miles
    Test number
    624147846060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 MEF

Does T4 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 MEF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 MEF?
The MOT on T4 MEF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 MEF done?
T4 MEF was recorded at 92,678 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
Has T4 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 MEF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 MEF 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 T4 MEF find?
T4 MEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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