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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T548 RMAMOT history

T548 RMA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,135 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T548 RMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T548 RMA was last recorded at 82,135 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,749 miles · 11 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
1,386 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,135 miles
  • 2019 – 80,749 miles
  • 2018 – 77,467 miles
  • 2017 – 73,036 miles
  • 2016 – 72,761 miles
  • 2015 – 70,530 miles
  • 2014 – 66,403 miles
  • 2013 – 61,166 miles
  • 2012 – 57,216 miles
  • 2011 – 52,633 miles
  • 2010 – 46,987 miles
  • 2009 – 41,631 miles
  • 2008 – 34,780 miles
  • 2007 – 27,401 miles
  • 2006 – 21,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,135 miles

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All tyres slight cracking to inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,135 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    740509447611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,749 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    743627308099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,746 miles (+3,279)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    120995904119
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,467 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    282882269324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail77,463 miles (+4,427)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    889274624127
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,036 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    766589672877
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slight cracking to inner sidewall
  7. Fail73,034 miles (+273)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    457068479943
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slight cracking to inner sidewall
  8. Pass72,761 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    164307574975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,530 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    418429245126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail70,477 miles (+4,074)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    636201745189
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass66,403 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,403 miles
    Test number
    239674164192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,166 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    525954763118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,159 miles (+3,943)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,159 miles
    Test number
    456082263123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass57,216 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    516944662144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,633 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,633 miles
    Test number
    865593041117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,987 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    844101640130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,631 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,631 miles
    Test number
    540518349128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,780 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    524984948135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,401 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    271415037493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    404494126149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T548 RMA

Does T548 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 RMA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T548 RMA?
The MOT on T548 RMA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T548 RMA done?
T548 RMA was recorded at 82,135 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has T548 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T548 RMA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T548 RMA 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 T548 RMA find?
T548 RMA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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