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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T506 OADMOT history

T506 OAD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,221 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T506 OAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T506 OAD was last recorded at 156,221 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,381 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,840 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,221 miles
  • 2025 – 152,381 miles
  • 2024 – 151,738 miles
  • 2023 – 151,440 miles
  • 2022 – 151,381 miles
  • 2021 – 151,367 miles
  • 2020 – 151,148 miles
  • 2019 – 150,522 miles
  • 2018 – 149,066 miles
  • 2017 – 148,782 miles
  • 2015 – 148,780 miles
  • 2014 – 148,616 miles
  • 2011 – 148,512 miles
  • 2009 – 137,685 miles
  • 2008 – 133,847 miles
  • 2007 – 128,636 miles
  • 2006 – 111,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,221 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom hose

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,221 miles (+3,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    306916393554
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom hose

  2. Pass152,381 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,381 miles
    Test number
    155738382509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,738 miles (+298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,738 miles
    Test number
    220318225661
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion in engine bay

  4. Pass151,440 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,440 miles
    Test number
    944026343551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,428 miles (+47)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,428 miles
    Test number
    660325662833
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near side out seal corroded/holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,381 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    514473622956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,367 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,367 miles
    Test number
    741348274666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,148 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    162766910314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,522 miles
    Test number
    230371942560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,522 miles (+1,456)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,522 miles
    Test number
    212095716281
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  11. Pass149,066 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,066 miles
    Test number
    973991203517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,782 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,782 miles
    Test number
    320967872286
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  13. Pass148,780 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,780 miles
    Test number
    672267405962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass148,616 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,616 miles
    Test number
    295907304357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,576 miles (+64)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,576 miles
    Test number
    676529564158
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are rusty

  16. Pass148,512 miles (+10,827)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    148,512 miles
    Test number
    696584591043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    583252329274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,685 miles (+118)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    260896319237
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Fail137,567 miles (+3,720)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    711127049156
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass133,847 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    133,847 miles
    Test number
    942582908148
    • NoteCorrosion rear exhaust box
    • NoteNs rear brake pipe corrosion
    • NoteSlight corrosion ns rear sill

  21. Fail133,847 miles (+5,211)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,847 miles
    Test number
    360902108135
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion rear exhaust box
    • NoteNs rear brake pipe corrosion
    • NoteSlight corrosion ns rear sill

  22. Pass128,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    384736507186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,636 miles (+17,433)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    401113607108
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass111,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    492107896071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T506 OAD

Does T506 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T506 OAD is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T506 OAD?
The MOT on T506 OAD is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T506 OAD done?
T506 OAD was recorded at 156,221 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has T506 OAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T506 OAD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T506 OAD 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 T506 OAD find?
T506 OAD passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak bottom hose.

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