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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T543 CERMOT history

T543 CER is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,576 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 CER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 CER was last recorded at 56,576 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,575 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,576 miles
  • 2025 – 55,090 miles
  • 2024 – 54,854 miles
  • 2023 – 53,835 miles
  • 2022 – 52,643 miles
  • 2021 – 52,551 miles
  • 2020 – 52,427 miles
  • 2018 – 52,278 miles
  • 2017 – 51,858 miles
  • 2016 – 51,535 miles
  • 2015 – 50,116 miles
  • 2014 – 50,005 miles
  • 2013 – 49,532 miles
  • 2012 – 48,313 miles
  • 2011 – 45,854 miles
  • 2010 – 44,324 miles
  • 2009 – 43,476 miles
  • 2008 – 41,543 miles
  • 2007 – 35,907 miles
  • 2006 – 29,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,576 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sillsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,576 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,576 miles
    Test number
    928661323756
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,575 miles (+1,485)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    841556184693
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,090 miles (+236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    121853649403
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass54,854 miles (+1,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    854975020169
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass53,835 miles (+1,192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    704940200640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,643 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    505274486441
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,551 miles (+124)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    445037235278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Rag removed from engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass52,427 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    427373417600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,278 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    893428275390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,858 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    224952316804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,535 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    394541092333
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail51,528 miles (+1,412)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,528 miles
    Test number
    764291931123
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' national trust sticker (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sill (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass50,116 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    292672548366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,005 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    998940194218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,532 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    668024183219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,313 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    586382982205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,854 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    727079671213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,324 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    971842380220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,476 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,476 miles
    Test number
    351431979244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,543 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    381660488488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,907 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,907 miles
    Test number
    393661217417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    250183796199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 CER

Does T543 CER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 CER is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 CER?
The MOT on T543 CER is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 CER done?
T543 CER was recorded at 56,576 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,334 miles a year.
Has T543 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 CER has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T543 CER 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 T543 CER find?
T543 CER passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion to both rear outer sills; corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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