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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T527 AWRMOT history

T527 AWR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,170 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 AWR
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
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 AWR was last recorded at 87,170 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,159 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,170 miles
  • 2025 – 86,623 miles
  • 2024 – 85,749 miles
  • 2023 – 84,868 miles
  • 2022 – 83,940 miles
  • 2021 – 82,949 miles
  • 2020 – 82,578 miles
  • 2018 – 80,693 miles
  • 2017 – 78,563 miles
  • 2016 – 76,999 miles
  • 2015 – 75,726 miles
  • 2014 – 74,239 miles
  • 2013 – 73,245 miles
  • 2012 – 72,315 miles
  • 2011 – 66,619 miles
  • 2010 – 64,400 miles
  • 2009 – 62,519 miles
  • 2008 – 59,358 miles
  • 2007 – 56,537 miles
  • 2006 – 52,460 miles
  • 2005 – 48,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,170 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    480093231440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail87,159 miles (+536)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    735824261873
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass86,623 miles (+874)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    668192003166
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,749 miles (+881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    364671192557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,868 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    614646981182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail84,855 miles (+915)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    168643613468
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,940 miles (+991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    373055339118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,949 miles (+371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    111964269920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass82,578 miles (+1,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    157996059618
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,693 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    983022950301
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,672 miles (+2,109)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    354575979053
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,563 miles (+1,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    585358099082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass76,999 miles (+1,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,999 miles
    Test number
    827007890223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,726 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,726 miles
    Test number
    128358681433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail75,714 miles (+1,475)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    463506469494
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass74,239 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    357026544297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,229 miles (+984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    795924444257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass73,245 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    418812533272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,228 miles (+913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,228 miles
    Test number
    838598723247
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass72,315 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    605875972225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,619 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    589605041202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,400 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    372864350257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,519 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,519 miles
    Test number
    892277149254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,358 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    142652348221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,537 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    563535557248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,460 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    694889946236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass48,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    991348045287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 AWR

Does T527 AWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T527 AWR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T527 AWR?
The MOT on T527 AWR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T527 AWR done?
T527 AWR was recorded at 87,170 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,811 miles a year.
Has T527 AWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 AWR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T527 AWR 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 T527 AWR find?
T527 AWR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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