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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T578 ABTMOT history

T578 ABT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,227 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 ABT was last recorded at 80,227 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,045 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,182 miles
Average per year
1,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,227 miles
  • 2025 – 78,045 miles
  • 2024 – 78,008 miles
  • 2023 – 77,992 miles
  • 2021 – 77,990 miles
  • 2020 – 77,753 miles
  • 2018 – 77,750 miles
  • 2017 – 77,157 miles
  • 2016 – 76,905 miles
  • 2015 – 76,508 miles
  • 2014 – 76,196 miles
  • 2013 – 75,670 miles
  • 2012 – 74,911 miles
  • 2011 – 74,426 miles
  • 2010 – 74,024 miles
  • 2009 – 73,103 miles
  • 2008 – 71,117 miles
  • 2007 – 67,141 miles
  • 2006 – 63,248 miles
  • 2005 – 58,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,227 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,227 miles (+2,182)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    361184517897
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass78,045 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    892806696323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,008 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    899675980108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    692826697562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    548807514208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,990 miles (+237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    603419578029
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass77,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    145864539203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,753 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    739219001396
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass77,750 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    278361490853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,157 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    624498937260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,905 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    429490444530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,508 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    419381415222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,196 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    597133914231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,670 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    989841503281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,911 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    368363502200
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass74,911 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    905783302230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,426 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    619523191184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,024 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    191680210244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,103 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    382174909221
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass73,103 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    510324309245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,117 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    613243718272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,141 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    372531717260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,248 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    200872196155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,692 miles
    Test number
    654674815277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 ABT

Does T578 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 ABT is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 ABT?
The MOT on T578 ABT is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 ABT done?
T578 ABT was recorded at 80,227 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,054 miles a year.
Has T578 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 ABT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T578 ABT 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 T578 ABT find?
T578 ABT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: all suspension components have surface corrosion; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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