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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T531 NLCMOT history

T531 NLC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,819 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 NLC was last recorded at 95,819 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,532 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
2,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,819 miles
  • 2025 – 95,532 miles
  • 2024 – 94,954 miles
  • 2023 – 93,566 miles
  • 2022 – 93,118 miles
  • 2021 – 92,464 miles
  • 2020 – 91,689 miles
  • 2019 – 90,939 miles
  • 2018 – 90,034 miles
  • 2017 – 89,019 miles
  • 2016 – 87,938 miles
  • 2015 – 86,243 miles
  • 2014 – 81,411 miles
  • 2013 – 75,202 miles
  • 2012 – 69,091 miles
  • 2011 – 62,917 miles
  • 2010 – 57,863 miles
  • 2009 – 52,668 miles
  • 2008 – 45,614 miles
  • 2006 – 41,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,819 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    776495289434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass95,532 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    692303609945
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension and subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension and subframe corroded.

  3. Fail95,532 miles (+578)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    463546796710
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension and subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension and subframe corroded.

  4. Pass94,954 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    736916113799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,566 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    752801204157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,118 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    997577856153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,114 miles (+650)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,114 miles
    Test number
    376329632098
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,464 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    583725221036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,460 miles (+771)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,460 miles
    Test number
    391011695519
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,689 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    270516427402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,939 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,939 miles
    Test number
    908816389392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,926 miles (+892)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    598553350443
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,034 miles (+1,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    309329803122
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake ferauls corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryJust passed co emission level

  14. Pass89,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    433588352164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension corroded

  15. Fail89,019 miles (+1,081)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    747232953875
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing

  16. Pass87,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    999381839168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,938 miles (+1,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    230269290193
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie affecting suspention (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass86,243 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    537283901372
    • AdvisoryFront both head light lenses discoloured slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front of engine (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll under side of vehicle rusty

  19. Fail86,243 miles (+4,832)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    997019241068
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront both head light lenses discoloured slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front of engine (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll under side of vehicle rusty

  20. Pass81,411 miles (+6,209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    546198234277
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass75,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    607180723231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail75,175 miles (+6,084)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    609170623217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass69,091 miles (+6,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    987044812221
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass62,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,917 miles
    Test number
    527668401241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,912 miles (+5,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    587358901266
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  26. Pass57,863 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    582340600200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,668 miles (+7,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    591686699197
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass45,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    570496148075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,614 miles (+4,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    193405148007
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass41,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,504 miles
    Test number
    991013546233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 NLC

Does T531 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T531 NLC is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T531 NLC?
The MOT on T531 NLC is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T531 NLC done?
T531 NLC was recorded at 95,819 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,715 miles a year.
Has T531 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 NLC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T531 NLC 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 T531 NLC find?
T531 NLC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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