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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T512 SAAMOT history

T512 SAA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
58,702 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T512 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T512 SAA was last recorded at 58,702 miles on 2 May 2025, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,457 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
1,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,702 miles
  • 2022 – 58,457 miles
  • 2021 – 57,519 miles
  • 2020 – 56,602 miles
  • 2019 – 56,404 miles
  • 2013 – 52,538 miles
  • 2011 – 48,364 miles
  • 2010 – 45,371 miles
  • 2009 – 39,874 miles
  • 2008 – 36,241 miles
  • 2007 – 32,829 miles
  • 2006 – 25,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,702 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,702 miles (+245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    120156153673
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,457 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,457 miles
    Test number
    414632749882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,519 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,519 miles
    Test number
    471232874039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,602 miles (+198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,602 miles
    Test number
    481220384909
    • 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 8 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,404 miles (+3,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    329788880836
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail52,538 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,538 miles
    Test number
    768713713131
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  7. Pass52,538 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,538 miles
    Test number
    908663613167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    745038621361
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating.

  9. Fail48,364 miles (+2,993)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    416428021310
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating.

  10. Pass45,371 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    160066420320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,351 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    430191850003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,874 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    753875259049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,241 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    192530258450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,829 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    210749857076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,394 miles
    Test number
    703715856019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T512 SAA

Does T512 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T512 SAA expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T512 SAA?
The MOT on T512 SAA expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T512 SAA done?
T512 SAA was recorded at 58,702 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 1,736 miles a year.
Has T512 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T512 SAA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T512 SAA 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 T512 SAA find?
T512 SAA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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