Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

T5 TUEMOT history

T5 TUE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,511 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,115 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 TUE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TUE was last recorded at 79,511 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,543 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
2,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,511 miles
  • 2025 – 77,543 miles
  • 2024 – 74,892 miles
  • 2023 – 72,377 miles
  • 2022 – 70,694 miles
  • 2021 – 69,720 miles
  • 2020 – 68,870 miles
  • 2019 – 68,158 miles
  • 2018 – 66,916 miles
  • 2017 – 65,639 miles
  • 2016 – 63,916 miles
  • 2015 – 62,617 miles
  • 2014 – 60,827 miles
  • 2013 – 59,139 miles
  • 2012 – 58,022 miles
  • 2011 – 56,173 miles
  • 2010 – 54,641 miles
  • 2009 – 52,806 miles
  • 2008 – 51,185 miles
  • 2007 – 48,354 miles
  • 2006 – 37,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,511 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,511 miles (+1,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,511 miles
    Test number
    908289065050
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,543 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    782615184169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail77,539 miles (+2,647)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    283188733597
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,892 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    333804973415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,855 miles (+2,478)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,855 miles
    Test number
    919269798910
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,377 miles (+1,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,377 miles
    Test number
    358731571813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass70,694 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,694 miles
    Test number
    682296362398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass69,720 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    116998042701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,870 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    247001642936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,158 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    894812188629
    • AdvisoryExhaust in rusty condition
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass66,916 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    768544478609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,639 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    567627768253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,365 miles (+1,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    374834896590
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass63,916 miles (+1,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    283834348704
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre has cracks in sidewall

  15. Pass62,617 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    899293118668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,827 miles (+35)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,827 miles
    Test number
    145684154275
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres splitting and cracking
    • NoteN/s/f brake increases slightly faster than o/s/f
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split
    • NoteVarious spots of slight corrosion

  17. Fail60,792 miles (+1,653)2 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    277148144293
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres splitting and cracking
    • NoteN/s/f brake increases slightly faster than o/s/f
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split
    • NoteVarious spots of slight corrosion

  18. Pass59,139 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    316559043402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,022 miles (+1,849)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    739030552228
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall perished.

  20. Pass56,173 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    725544241299
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded on inner face

  21. Fail56,173 miles (+1,532)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    399164741448
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded on inner face

  22. Pass54,641 miles (+75)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    550956330279
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  23. Fail54,566 miles (+1,760)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    392519420263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  24. Pass52,806 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,806 miles
    Test number
    301209229240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,185 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    134278538270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,354 miles (+10,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    803659317242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass37,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    312628036230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 TUE

Does T5 TUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TUE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 TUE?
The MOT on T5 TUE is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TUE done?
T5 TUE was recorded at 79,511 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,115 miles a year.
Has T5 TUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TUE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 TUE 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 T5 TUE find?
T5 TUE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

Related registrations

Browse all T5T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.