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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T580 SBXMOT history

T580 SBX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,857 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T580 SBX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T580 SBX was last recorded at 116,857 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,849 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,857 miles
  • 2022 – 116,849 miles
  • 2021 – 116,791 miles
  • 2017 – 114,396 miles
  • 2016 – 109,828 miles
  • 2014 – 100,295 miles
  • 2013 – 95,818 miles
  • 2012 – 81,329 miles
  • 2011 – 74,840 miles
  • 2010 – 69,307 miles
  • 2009 – 62,793 miles
  • 2008 – 59,598 miles
  • 2007 – 53,887 miles
  • 2006 – 52,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,857 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,857 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,857 miles
    Test number
    155113162645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,849 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    940152477672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,791 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,791 miles
    Test number
    873054516476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,396 miles
    Test number
    741724691830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded present at various points along pipework (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail114,390 miles (+4,562)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,390 miles
    Test number
    345230037506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking leak from caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded present at various points along pipework (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass109,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    846874686629
    • AdvisoryLight output on dip beam is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail109,828 miles (+9,533)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    608607885066
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLight output on dip beam is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass100,295 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    628228134376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both front chassis rails, offside rear outer sill and both inner sills
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

  9. Fail100,295 miles (+4,477)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    456346434449
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both front chassis rails, offside rear outer sill and both inner sills
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

  10. Pass95,818 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,818 miles
    Test number
    155641363295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe unclipped but not insecure
    • NoteRadiator insecure and leaking at bottom hose connection
    • NoteRear silencer corroded at flange and tail pipe mount
    • NoteSlam panel has been cut/modified
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both front chassis rails

  11. Fail95,818 miles (+14,489)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,818 miles
    Test number
    345900063206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe unclipped but not insecure
    • NoteRadiator insecure and leaking at bottom hose connection
    • NoteRear silencer corroded at flange and tail pipe mount
    • NoteSlam panel has been cut/modified
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both front chassis rails

  12. Pass81,329 miles (+6,489)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    446596052234
    • NoteA little corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules and on metal pipe into offside rear hose
    • NoteCorrosion starting in offside sill rear end

  13. Pass74,840 miles (+5,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    756290961236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

  14. Pass69,307 miles (+6,514)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    933317050292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components have some surface corrosion

  15. Pass62,793 miles (+3,195)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    640835469216
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limit
    • NoteRear pads and disc worn

  16. Pass59,598 miles (+5,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    684670868238
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  17. Pass53,887 miles (+330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    803087457246
    • NoteExtensive surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  18. Fail53,557 miles (+901)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    433497727240
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    182850226275
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T580 SBX

Does T580 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T580 SBX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T580 SBX?
The MOT on T580 SBX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T580 SBX done?
T580 SBX was recorded at 116,857 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,274 miles a year.
Has T580 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T580 SBX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on T580 SBX 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 T580 SBX find?
T580 SBX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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