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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T52 TAUMOT history

T52 TAU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,777 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 TAU was last recorded at 146,777 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,622 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,155 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,777 miles
  • 2024 – 140,622 miles
  • 2023 – 136,183 miles
  • 2022 – 132,283 miles
  • 2021 – 130,640 miles
  • 2020 – 128,168 miles
  • 2019 – 126,980 miles
  • 2018 – 125,315 miles
  • 2017 – 124,587 miles
  • 2016 – 122,078 miles
  • 2015 – 119,848 miles
  • 2014 – 119,011 miles
  • 2013 – 116,771 miles
  • 2012 – 108,431 miles
  • 2011 – 99,550 miles
  • 2010 – 87,648 miles
  • 2009 – 78,980 miles
  • 2008 – 68,815 miles
  • 2006 – 65,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,777 miles
    Test number
    864147340108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,777 miles (+6,155)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,777 miles
    Test number
    843000081123
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,622 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    411903295985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,183 miles (+3,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,183 miles
    Test number
    341276363726
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,283 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,283 miles
    Test number
    492650310484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,640 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    523007794636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    295880228574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,168 miles (+1,188)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    263428537390
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / chassis leg under bonnet x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass126,980 miles (+1,665)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    128980188221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    334522996955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner chassis leg corroded

  11. Fail125,315 miles (+728)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    225503547153
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner chassis leg corroded

  12. Pass124,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,587 miles
    Test number
    444250430512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,587 miles (+2,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,587 miles
    Test number
    542737617178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass122,078 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,078 miles
    Test number
    499540358245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail121,990 miles (+2,142)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    751418008912
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail119,848 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,848 miles
    Test number
    107607055197
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass119,848 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,848 miles
    Test number
    256607955146
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass119,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    285358344457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,011 miles (+2,240)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    299007844177
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass116,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    348732463110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail116,771 miles (+8,340)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    776741463146
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass108,431 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    655443652185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePassenger door fault

  23. Fail108,338 km3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,338 km
    Test number
    109760552128
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePassenger door fault

  24. Pass99,550 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    409272951197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  25. Fail99,550 miles (+11,902)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    239942551408
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  26. Pass87,648 miles (+238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    220953250408
    • NoteNearside hand brake reading lower compaired with offside

  27. Fail87,410 miles (+8,430)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,410 miles
    Test number
    272162040404
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside hand brake reading lower compaired with offside

  28. Fail78,980 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    164376449129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on sidewalls

  29. Pass78,980 miles (+10,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    951196149133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on sidewalls

  30. Pass68,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    251649658406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail68,815 miles (+3,341)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    294691758133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  32. Pass65,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    361322896231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 TAU

Does T52 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 TAU is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T52 TAU?
The MOT on T52 TAU is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 TAU done?
T52 TAU was recorded at 146,777 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has T52 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 TAU has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T52 TAU 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 T52 TAU find?
T52 TAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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