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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T51 XDUMOT history

T51 XDU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,225 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 XDU
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
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 XDU was last recorded at 76,225 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,556 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
1,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,225 miles
  • 2024 – 75,556 miles
  • 2023 – 74,719 miles
  • 2022 – 73,908 miles
  • 2021 – 73,030 miles
  • 2020 – 70,595 miles
  • 2019 – 68,785 miles
  • 2018 – 64,938 miles
  • 2017 – 62,426 miles
  • 2016 – 61,463 miles
  • 2015 – 60,796 miles
  • 2014 – 60,042 miles
  • 2013 – 58,751 miles
  • 2012 – 57,854 miles
  • 2011 – 56,861 miles
  • 2010 – 55,380 miles
  • 2009 – 53,824 miles
  • 2008 – 49,642 miles
  • 2007 – 44,794 miles
  • 2006 – 40,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,225 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderneath corrdoded

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front and n/s/r tyres slight cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,225 miles (+669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,225 miles
    Test number
    770781983244
    • AdvisoryUnderneath corrdoded

  2. Pass75,556 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    333679182390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,719 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    954269130391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,908 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,908 miles
    Test number
    305232647161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass73,030 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    658789110438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,595 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,595 miles
    Test number
    807588612849
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,785 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    457141733102
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,938 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,938 miles
    Test number
    390001997929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres slight cracking in tread

  9. Fail64,891 miles (+2,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,891 miles
    Test number
    106847203012
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and n/s/r tyres slight cracking in tread

  10. Pass62,426 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,426 miles
    Test number
    271817996620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass61,463 miles (+667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    432135044408
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion O/S/R WHHEL ARCH AND O/S/F CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN BETWEEN THE TREAD
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass60,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,796 miles
    Test number
    890140746838
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail60,794 miles (+752)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    325403080441
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass60,042 miles (+1,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    648048704348
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear pads worn

  15. Fail58,751 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    216897113365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre section and rear silencer corroded

  16. Pass58,751 miles (+897)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    837617113353
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre section and rear silencer corroded

  17. Pass57,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    125204322348
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail57,853 miles (+992)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    535294522340
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass56,861 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    686929621371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,380 miles (+101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    413716000439
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded at rear

  21. Fail55,279 miles (+49)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,279 miles
    Test number
    701251490241
    • 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)

  22. Fail55,230 miles (+1,406)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    680671280273
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteIne oil just above minimum level

  23. Pass53,824 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    370180209336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Fail53,803 miles (+4,161)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    644347199289
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass49,642 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    410146598239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,639 miles (+4,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    794124898299
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass44,794 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    363571687222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,091 miles
    Test number
    130282396217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 XDU

Does T51 XDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 XDU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T51 XDU?
The MOT on T51 XDU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 XDU done?
T51 XDU was recorded at 76,225 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,897 miles a year.
Has T51 XDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 XDU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T51 XDU 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 T51 XDU find?
T51 XDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: underneath corrdoded.

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