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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T540 TEJMOT history

T540 TEJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
83,280 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T540 TEJ was last recorded at 83,280 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,054 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,226 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,280 miles
  • 2025 – 81,054 miles
  • 2024 – 78,716 miles
  • 2023 – 75,874 miles
  • 2022 – 73,745 miles
  • 2021 – 71,350 miles
  • 2019 – 69,616 miles
  • 2018 – 68,117 miles
  • 2016 – 66,364 miles
  • 2015 – 62,996 miles
  • 2014 – 57,332 miles
  • 2013 – 54,809 miles
  • 2012 – 51,278 miles
  • 2011 – 47,241 miles
  • 2010 – 45,971 miles
  • 2008 – 39,793 miles
  • 2006 – 20,454 miles
  • 2005 – 19,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,280 miles
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,280 miles (+2,226)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    886218151422
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    798880195599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,052 miles (+2,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    232131954422
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    190309973186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,715 miles (+2,841)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    600906812734
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,874 miles (+2,129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,874 miles
    Test number
    143900752296
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass73,745 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    238769699847
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel from engine area.

  8. Fail73,642 miles (+2,292)1 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    997826081198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50r15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel from engine area.

  9. Pass71,350 miles (+15)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    868417925972
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever near top of travel.
    • AdvisorySmell of petrol fumes under car.

  10. Fail71,335 miles (+1,719)3 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    782309835986
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever near top of travel.
    • AdvisorySmell of petrol fumes under car.

  11. Pass69,616 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    756046013875
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail69,606 miles (+1,489)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    759037550977
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osf box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass68,117 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    619053575337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms corroded

  14. Fail68,115 miles (+1,751)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    413958557276
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms corroded

  15. Pass66,364 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    776952689953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,996 miles (+5,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    116791740516
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass57,332 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    876148454227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear sills corroded

  18. Fail57,297 miles (+2,488)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    525631954262
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear sills corroded

  19. Pass54,809 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    109818823299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,807 miles (+3,529)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    545657723224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr sill corroded

  21. Pass51,278 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    607731662123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre 3mm approx

  22. Fail51,256 miles (+4,015)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    377700662181
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre 3mm approx

  23. Pass47,241 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    505972571126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,233 miles (+1,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,233 miles
    Test number
    107840561116
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass45,971 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    410403510110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,964 miles (+6,171)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,964 miles
    Test number
    334213200118
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass39,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,793 miles
    Test number
    273167958488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,793 miles (+19,339)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,793 miles
    Test number
    434635258143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass20,454 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,454 miles
    Test number
    693234566147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    194212125322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 TEJ

Does T540 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 TEJ expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 TEJ?
The MOT on T540 TEJ expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 TEJ done?
T540 TEJ was recorded at 83,280 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has T540 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 TEJ has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T540 TEJ 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 T540 TEJ find?
T540 TEJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor; offside rear hydraulic brake calliper leaking; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor.

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