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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T520 ROUMOT history

T520 ROU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,531 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 ROU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 ROU was last recorded at 109,531 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,523 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,531 miles
  • 2025 – 108,759 miles
  • 2024 – 108,735 miles
  • 2023 – 108,195 miles
  • 2022 – 107,964 miles
  • 2021 – 106,152 miles
  • 2019 – 105,361 miles
  • 2016 – 105,157 miles
  • 2015 – 104,916 miles
  • 2014 – 104,653 miles
  • 2013 – 103,795 miles
  • 2012 – 102,933 miles
  • 2011 – 95,731 miles
  • 2010 – 86,105 miles
  • 2009 – 73,180 miles
  • 2008 – 62,082 miles
  • 2007 – 56,468 miles
  • 2006 – 49,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper /lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper /lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • O/S rear brake back plate corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,531 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,531 miles
    Test number
    156761500704
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper /lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper /lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail109,523 miles (+4)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,523 miles
    Test number
    878949601132
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper /lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper /lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail109,519 miles (+760)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,519 miles
    Test number
    619690600986
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper an lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper an lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass108,759 miles (+14)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    515660583009
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 'A' Pillar repairs covered in underseal (both sides of car)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail108,745 miles (+10)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,745 miles
    Test number
    963979145759
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 'A' Pillar repairs covered in underseal (both sides of car)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,735 miles (+540)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,735 miles
    Test number
    465393209122
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 'A' Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 'A' Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light flashing (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,195 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    242792048259
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,191 miles (+21)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,191 miles
    Test number
    687370546332
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail108,170 miles (+206)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    714726397239
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath and suspension
    • AdvisoryO/S front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryP.A.S pipe corroded

  10. Pass107,964 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    208993965306
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail107,964 miles (+1,812)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    325657761477
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass106,152 miles (+791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,152 miles
    Test number
    770352092522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear of both inner sills rusty but not structurally compromised

  13. Pass105,361 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,361 miles
    Test number
    929654188675
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn and perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake back plate corroded

  14. Fail105,360 miles (+203)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,360 miles
    Test number
    877179455184
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre worn and perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  15. Pass105,157 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    497819881238
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass104,916 miles (+263)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,916 miles
    Test number
    489430445171
    • NoteRear exhaust joint rusty
    • NoteRear suspension arms rusty

  17. Pass104,653 miles (+858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    806395454170
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NotePossible poor connection to nearside headlamp

  18. Pass103,795 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    307177883035
    • NoteChassis & components rusty
    • NoteNo center stop lite

  19. Fail103,795 miles (+36)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    486257783042
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteChassis & components rusty
    • NoteNo center stop lite

  20. Fail103,759 miles (+826)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    647570073001
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside chassis components

  21. Pass102,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    137946572468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,933 miles (+7,202)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    775554272022
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNo center stop
    • NoteRear pads low

  23. Pass95,731 miles (+27)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    899831261140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s parking brake weaker

  24. Fail95,704 miles (+9,599)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    928670261184
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades slightly torn

  25. Pass86,105 miles (+104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    870835660159
    • NoteSpacing of characters on front no. plate only just within accepted parameters

  26. Fail86,001 miles (+12,821)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    210378850121
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSpacing of characters on front no. plate only just within accepted parameters

  27. Pass73,180 miles (+11,098)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    234445559182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,082 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    602993668102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,468 miles (+6,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    794210627138
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass49,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,757 miles
    Test number
    661346136154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T520 ROU

Does T520 ROU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 ROU is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T520 ROU?
The MOT on T520 ROU is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T520 ROU done?
T520 ROU was recorded at 109,531 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,012 miles a year.
Has T520 ROU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 ROU has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T520 ROU 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 T520 ROU find?
T520 ROU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper /lower, and 3 more.

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