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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T57 BWNMOT history

T57 BWN is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
127,778 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 BWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 BWN was last recorded at 127,778 miles on 20 May 2026, 16,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,449 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,329 miles
Average per year
4,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,778 miles
  • 2025 – 111,449 miles
  • 2024 – 103,467 miles
  • 2022 – 99,655 miles
  • 2021 – 96,692 miles
  • 2020 – 91,043 miles
  • 2019 – 90,321 miles
  • 2018 – 89,503 miles
  • 2017 – 88,727 miles
  • 2016 – 87,155 miles
  • 2015 – 85,565 miles
  • 2013 – 78,524 miles
  • 2012 – 73,588 miles
  • 2011 – 69,969 miles
  • 2010 – 63,718 miles
  • 2009 – 60,804 miles
  • 2008 – 57,459 miles
  • 2007 – 53,732 miles
  • 2006 – 46,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,778 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boot floor corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot floor corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion to all suspension componants front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Damage to underside box sections nearside and offside due to jacking damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,778 miles (+16,329)3 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    746021157492
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,449 miles (+7,982)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,449 miles
    Test number
    971708080864
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

  3. Pass103,467 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,467 miles
    Test number
    435176794084
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,449 miles (+3,794)1 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    139318144431
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,655 miles (+143)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    933507197455
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension componants front and rear
    • AdvisoryDamage to underside box sections nearside and offside due to jacking damage

  6. Fail99,512 miles (+2,820)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    744430053198
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension componants front and rear
    • AdvisoryDamage to underside box sections nearside and offside due to jacking damage

  7. Pass96,692 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,692 miles
    Test number
    960553620527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,652 miles (+5,609)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    647752459142
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Skirt Inscure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Inscure

  9. Pass91,043 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,043 miles
    Test number
    508219853706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,321 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    854172474099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass89,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    934242922630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail89,500 miles (+773)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    462363008413
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass88,727 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,727 miles
    Test number
    143902932089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryTyre valves perishing

  14. Fail88,717 miles (+1,562)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    312304099111
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryTyre valves perishing

  15. Pass87,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    489591154952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,155 miles (+1,590)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    850961039380
    • 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)

  17. Pass85,565 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    342888053128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,562 miles (+7,038)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    662158210388
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass78,524 miles (+4,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    966680863233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass73,588 miles (+3,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    565199242229
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  21. Pass69,969 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    738310251233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,864 miles (+6,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,864 miles
    Test number
    355392941476
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  23. Pass63,718 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    302289100188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,804 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    770527509183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,459 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    212440908136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,732 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    102043297413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,730 miles (+7,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    333869687067
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  28. Pass46,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    431017966089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 BWN

Does T57 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 BWN is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 BWN?
The MOT on T57 BWN is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 BWN done?
T57 BWN was recorded at 127,778 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,040 miles a year.
Has T57 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 BWN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T57 BWN 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 T57 BWN find?
T57 BWN passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 17 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 17 more.

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