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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

T4 TMOMOT history

T4 TMO is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,748 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 TMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 TMO was last recorded at 98,748 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,737 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,748 miles
  • 2024 – 98,737 miles
  • 2023 – 98,658 miles
  • 2022 – 98,498 miles
  • 2021 – 98,353 miles
  • 2020 – 98,142 miles
  • 2019 – 97,984 miles
  • 2018 – 97,494 miles
  • 2017 – 97,236 miles
  • 2016 – 97,104 miles
  • 2015 – 96,008 miles
  • 2014 – 95,620 miles
  • 2013 – 90,520 miles
  • 2012 – 84,575 miles
  • 2011 – 80,996 miles
  • 2010 – 76,131 miles
  • 2009 – 67,736 miles
  • 2008 – 53,710 miles
  • 2007 – 48,200 miles
  • 2006 – 40,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,748 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,748 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,748 miles
    Test number
    739405984209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,737 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    669867682714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,658 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,658 miles
    Test number
    451706153930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,498 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,498 miles
    Test number
    561973129926
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 wishbones on car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,353 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    721616930223
    • 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 rear axle is corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed

  6. Pass98,142 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,142 miles
    Test number
    726811102392
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also upper & lower suspension arms/ rear coil springs all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    937802115051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,984 miles (+490)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    779908456786
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass97,494 miles (+258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,494 miles
    Test number
    163692616172
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms (wishbones) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop-Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both rear road springs + lower supension wishbones all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,236 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,236 miles
    Test number
    824683115415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop-Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe, upper/lower wishbones & coil springs all corroded. But not to excess
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Tyres (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass97,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    259401661756
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes & coil springs (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension wishbones f+rear corroded. but not to excess

  12. Fail97,104 miles (+1,096)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    341198746874
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link disconnected (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes & coil springs (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension wishbones f+rear corroded. but not to excess

  13. Pass96,008 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    569245533321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    245670384210
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail95,620 miles (+5,100)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    978190084282
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass90,520 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,520 miles
    Test number
    899853243160
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOsr wheelarch corroded

  17. Fail90,485 miles (+5,910)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,485 miles
    Test number
    619860043168
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOsr wheelarch corroded

  18. Pass84,575 miles (+3,579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    839781852140
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion to osf sill/wing

  19. Pass80,996 miles (+4,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,996 miles
    Test number
    309377851195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge (195/50 R15)

  20. Fail76,131 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,131 miles
    Test number
    553705110272
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

  21. Pass76,131 miles (+8,395)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,131 miles
    Test number
    750365710291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

  22. Pass67,736 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,736 miles
    Test number
    204757649439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,735 miles (+14,025)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    542296949181
    • DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass53,710 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    432144248158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,200 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    864812727111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,715 miles
    Test number
    922377316136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 TMO

Does T4 TMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 TMO is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 TMO?
The MOT on T4 TMO is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 TMO done?
T4 TMO was recorded at 98,748 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has T4 TMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 TMO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T4 TMO 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 TMO find?
T4 TMO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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