Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T517 EAFMOT history
T517 EAF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 90,875 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,667 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T517 EAF
- 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
- 30 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T517 EAF was last recorded at 90,875 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 2,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 87,882 miles · 4 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,993 miles
- Average per year
- 2,667 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 90,875 miles
- 2023 – 87,882 miles
- 2021 – 85,919 miles
- 2020 – 85,069 miles
- 2019 – 83,589 miles
- 2018 – 81,565 miles
- 2017 – 80,515 miles
- 2016 – 77,337 miles
- 2015 – 74,674 miles
- 2014 – 69,659 miles
- 2013 – 65,317 miles
- 2012 – 62,137 miles
- 2011 – 60,496 miles
- 2010 – 57,775 miles
- 2009 – 55,336 miles
- 2008 – 51,228 miles
- 2007 – 46,203 miles
- 2006 – 40,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,875 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 90,875 miles
- Test number
- 191832145990
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail90,870 miles (+2,988)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,870 miles
- Test number
- 132108924246
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,882 miles (+1,963)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 87,882 miles
- Test number
- 946441976297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,919 miles (+850)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,919 miles
- Test number
- 195568868378
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear inner sils corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underneath of vehicle corroded
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass85,069 miles (+1,480)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,069 miles
- Test number
- 107044042561
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise both front head lamps detiorated
- AdvisoryAdvise near side rear outer sil corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass83,589 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,589 miles
- Test number
- 939561585294
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sil corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail83,585 miles (+2,020)1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,585 miles
- Test number
- 843505034480
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sil corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,565 miles (+1,050)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,565 miles
- Test number
- 406823288711
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass80,515 miles (+3,178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,515 miles
- Test number
- 838997449676
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass77,337 miles (+2,663)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 77,337 miles
- Test number
- 280054239731
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass74,674 miles (+5,015)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,674 miles
- Test number
- 977011435104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,659 miles (+4,342)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 69,659 miles
- Test number
- 948873634118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,317 miles (+3,180)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 177873933178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise nearside front brake binding slightly
Pass62,137 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,137 miles
- Test number
- 186698432100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail62,137 miles (+1,641)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,137 miles
- Test number
- 137457932162
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass60,496 miles (+2,721)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 60,496 miles
- Test number
- 156034881028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,775 miles (+2,439)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,775 miles
- Test number
- 603151210144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,336 miles
- Test number
- 514021579059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,336 miles (+4,108)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,336 miles
- Test number
- 714621779004
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass51,228 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 51,228 miles
- Test number
- 321258858059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,155 miles (+4,952)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,155 miles
- Test number
- 104946158060
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass46,203 miles (+5,385)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 46,203 miles
- Test number
- 700895917042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 40,818 miles
- Test number
- 403134406034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T517 EAF
- Does T517 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T517 EAF expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T517 EAF?
- The MOT on T517 EAF expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T517 EAF done?
- T517 EAF was recorded at 90,875 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 2,667 miles a year.
- Has T517 EAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T517 EAF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T517 EAF 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 T517 EAF find?
- T517 EAF passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.