Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T50 SWAMOT history
T50 SWA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 50,261 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 SWA
- 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
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T50 SWA was last recorded at 50,261 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,308 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 953 miles
- Average per year
- 1,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 50,261 miles
- 2023 – 48,161 miles
- 2022 – 47,224 miles
- 2021 – 46,763 miles
- 2020 – 46,409 miles
- 2019 – 45,480 miles
- 2018 – 44,455 miles
- 2017 – 43,389 miles
- 2016 – 42,426 miles
- 2015 – 40,898 miles
- 2014 – 39,716 miles
- 2013 – 38,294 miles
- 2012 – 36,415 miles
- 2011 – 33,780 miles
- 2010 – 31,854 miles
- 2009 – 29,415 miles
- 2008 – 27,480 miles
- 2007 – 25,729 miles
- 2006 – 22,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,261 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,261 miles (+953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 50,261 miles
- Test number
- 378632958029
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,308 miles (+1,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 49,308 miles
- Test number
- 676493039821
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass48,161 miles (+937)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 48,161 miles
- Test number
- 266865687774
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,224 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 47,224 miles
- Test number
- 186468057573
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened font upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail47,206 miles (+443)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,206 miles
- Test number
- 374497292597
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened font upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass46,763 miles (+41)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 46,763 miles
- Test number
- 409240544037
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail46,722 miles (+313)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,722 miles
- Test number
- 455492615245
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,409 miles (+929)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 46,409 miles
- Test number
- 659612804874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,480 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 45,480 miles
- Test number
- 371006738818
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Pass44,455 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 44,455 miles
- Test number
- 416864320174
- AdvisoryBoth of rear outer sills corroded.
Pass43,389 miles (+963)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,389 miles
- Test number
- 753946272164
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both outer sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,426 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,426 miles
- Test number
- 442466463065
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth sills rusty at the rear
Pass40,898 miles (+1,182)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 40,898 miles
- Test number
- 245374875481
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,716 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,716 miles
- Test number
- 297989464169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,294 miles (+1,879)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,294 miles
- Test number
- 999982973186
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass36,415 miles (+2,635)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,415 miles
- Test number
- 186344672135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,780 miles (+1,926)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,780 miles
- Test number
- 549862871123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,854 miles (+2,439)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 31,854 miles
- Test number
- 550656970188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,415 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,415 miles
- Test number
- 582065059150
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass27,480 miles (+1,751)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,480 miles
- Test number
- 174468058119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,729 miles (+3,457)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,729 miles
- Test number
- 782478557135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,272 miles
- Test number
- 482620766102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T50 SWA
- Does T50 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 SWA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T50 SWA?
- The MOT on T50 SWA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 SWA done?
- T50 SWA was recorded at 50,261 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,433 miles a year.
- Has T50 SWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 SWA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on T50 SWA 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 T50 SWA find?
- T50 SWA passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, and 1 more.
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