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Mazda MX-5

Red and Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T547 CERMOT history

T547 CER is a red and gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,458 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T547 CER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red and Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T547 CER was last recorded at 117,458 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,164 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
2,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,458 miles
  • 2025 – 115,164 miles
  • 2024 – 110,050 miles
  • 2023 – 104,247 miles
  • 2021 – 104,031 miles
  • 2020 – 101,340 miles
  • 2019 – 97,601 miles
  • 2016 – 95,677 miles
  • 2015 – 92,894 miles
  • 2014 – 88,467 miles
  • 2013 – 86,925 miles
  • 2012 – 85,060 miles
  • 2011 – 83,335 miles
  • 2010 – 79,320 miles
  • 2009 – 75,214 miles
  • 2008 – 69,481 miles
  • 2007 – 64,631 miles
  • 2006 – 59,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,458 miles (+2,294)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    246950038373
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,164 miles (+5,114)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    592578147215
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,050 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,050 miles
    Test number
    269357532923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,007 miles (+5,760)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,007 miles
    Test number
    446441240793
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,247 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,247 miles
    Test number
    338594507369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,247 miles (+216)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,247 miles
    Test number
    508589630815
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,031 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,031 miles
    Test number
    846250223084
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,031 miles (+2,691)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,031 miles
    Test number
    137593483557
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    791613938889
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail101,340 miles (+3,739)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,340 miles
    Test number
    213877451950
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,601 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    334130534989
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rust on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail97,600 miles (+1,923)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    484866002086
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rust on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass95,677 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,677 miles
    Test number
    806971413487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  14. Pass92,894 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    255851801722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,467 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    175133334268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    325612733217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,925 miles (+1,865)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    348912033470
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Fail85,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    655656932216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass85,060 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    719626532292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,335 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    146273421176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,320 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,320 miles
    Test number
    342786540182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,214 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    421709849152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,086 miles (+5,605)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,086 miles
    Test number
    220299039448
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,481 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    234979648154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,631 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    684655237183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    310248726119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T547 CER

Does T547 CER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T547 CER is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T547 CER?
The MOT on T547 CER is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T547 CER done?
T547 CER was recorded at 117,458 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,918 miles a year.
Has T547 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T547 CER has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T547 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 T547 CER find?
T547 CER passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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