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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T560 PEFMOT history

T560 PEF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,486 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T560 PEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T560 PEF was last recorded at 78,486 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,416 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,486 miles
  • 2025 – 76,416 miles
  • 2024 – 73,129 miles
  • 2023 – 69,150 miles
  • 2020 – 68,802 miles
  • 2019 – 68,371 miles
  • 2018 – 68,228 miles
  • 2016 – 67,809 miles
  • 2015 – 66,312 miles
  • 2014 – 65,656 miles
  • 2013 – 65,014 miles
  • 2012 – 61,220 miles
  • 2011 – 57,494 miles
  • 2010 – 53,475 miles
  • 2009 – 45,836 miles
  • 2008 – 37,412 miles
  • 2007 – 31,080 miles
  • 2006 – 25,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,486 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front brake backing plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,486 miles (+2,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    423675653232
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,416 miles (+3,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    615114147952
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,129 miles (+3,979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    558412845817
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,150 miles (+348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,150 miles
    Test number
    993680177723
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,802 miles (+431)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    777213455287
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner+outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various places+difficult to inspect due to amount of underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front+rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBodywork corroded no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass68,371 miles (+143)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    788688836929
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper+lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various places+difficult to inspect due to amount of underbody sealer applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper+lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front+rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBodywork corroded(wheel arches etc)no sharp edges when presented
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass68,228 miles (+419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    290442479458
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion underside various places (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass67,809 miles (+1,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    211845676046
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper+lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper+lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion underside various places (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass66,312 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,312 miles
    Test number
    118813158732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,656 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    135401444295
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass65,656 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    918281144226
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass65,014 miles (+3,794)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    266587413150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  13. Pass61,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    425427112167
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  14. Fail61,220 miles (+3,726)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    209236112198
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  15. Pass57,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    415709111157
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Fail57,494 miles (+4,019)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    799719011181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass53,475 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    704091760095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,836 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    223525159042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    464682838014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail37,412 miles (+6,332)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    911022338058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    503417137025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,080 miles (+6,020)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    254244937002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,060 miles
    Test number
    410085636065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T560 PEF

Does T560 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T560 PEF is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T560 PEF?
The MOT on T560 PEF is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T560 PEF done?
T560 PEF was recorded at 78,486 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has T560 PEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T560 PEF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T560 PEF 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 T560 PEF find?
T560 PEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 3 more.

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