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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T616 BNLMOT history

T616 BNL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,141 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T616 BNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T616 BNL was last recorded at 123,141 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,141 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,141 miles
  • 2022 – 123,135 miles
  • 2019 – 122,810 miles
  • 2018 – 120,718 miles
  • 2017 – 119,383 miles
  • 2016 – 116,598 miles
  • 2015 – 111,410 miles
  • 2013 – 106,398 miles
  • 2012 – 105,573 miles
  • 2011 – 100,041 miles
  • 2010 – 94,485 miles
  • 2009 – 88,171 miles
  • 2008 – 82,334 miles
  • 2007 – 75,586 miles
  • 2006 – 69,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension Inc Sub Frame Covered In Under SealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension Inc Sub Frame Covered In Under SealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    115964736406
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Inc Sub Frame Covered In Under Seal
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Inc Sub Frame Covered In Under Seal

  2. Fail123,141 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    112924722873
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Inc Sub Frame Covered In Under Seal
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Inc Sub Frame Covered In Under Seal

  3. Fail123,135 miles (+325)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    834617853339
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/sill marked with yellow paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/sill marked with yellow paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail behind brake pipes marked with yellow paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,810 miles (+2,092)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    204869878990
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisorySurface rust everywhere underside of vehicle

  5. Pass120,718 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,718 miles
    Test number
    709519317123
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,717 miles (+1,334)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,717 miles
    Test number
    831326889086
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,383 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,383 miles
    Test number
    681631305643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass116,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    905513727982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail116,598 miles (+156)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    476590501706
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail116,442 miles (+5,032)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    975071728228
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass111,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    276560615415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,410 miles (+5,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    965290415139
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  13. Pass106,398 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    367404183183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,394 miles (+821)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,394 miles
    Test number
    249112283451
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass105,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    847838792006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,573 miles (+5,532)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    926978292039
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass100,041 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    309297551067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,485 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    220451750082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,171 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    960389859089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,334 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    364121368033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,586 miles (+5,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    222336037091
    • NoteGearbox fluid leak

  22. Pass69,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    580276556080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T616 BNL

Does T616 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T616 BNL expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T616 BNL?
The MOT on T616 BNL expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T616 BNL done?
T616 BNL was recorded at 123,141 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,716 miles a year.
Has T616 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T616 BNL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T616 BNL 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 T616 BNL find?
T616 BNL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension inc sub frame covered in under seal; rear suspension inc sub frame covered in under seal.

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