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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T616 KDTMOT history

T616 KDT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,887 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T616 KDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T616 KDT was last recorded at 87,887 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,507 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
3,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,887 miles
  • 2024 – 78,634 miles
  • 2023 – 71,259 miles
  • 2022 – 64,819 miles
  • 2021 – 64,268 miles
  • 2020 – 59,630 miles
  • 2019 – 56,585 miles
  • 2018 – 54,164 miles
  • 2017 – 52,744 miles
  • 2016 – 50,968 miles
  • 2015 – 49,015 miles
  • 2014 – 46,219 miles
  • 2013 – 43,819 miles
  • 2012 – 41,873 miles
  • 2011 – 40,200 miles
  • 2010 – 35,123 miles
  • 2009 – 32,988 miles
  • 2008 – 29,925 miles
  • 2007 – 26,399 miles
  • 2006 – 23,443 miles
  • 2005 – 19,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,887 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVery rusted under the car front rearRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,887 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    445524607485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery rusted under the car front rear

  2. Fail87,507 miles (+8,873)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    791677418314
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery rusted under the car front rear

  3. Pass78,634 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    837503392017
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail78,364 miles (+7,105)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    420946638888
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,259 miles (+366)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    756137353446
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail70,893 miles (+6,074)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    365565226918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,819 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    625119127297
    • AdvisoryAll Rubber/Bush Components perished on suspension.
    • 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))
    • 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))

  8. Fail64,813 miles (+57)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    148543364525
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Upper Arch Area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll Rubber/Bush Components perished on suspension.
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle Covered in heavy surface rust

  9. Fail64,756 miles (+488)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    172756189114
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in front of subframe excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass64,268 miles (+4,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    583719876181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner wing mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass59,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    795397017615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail59,630 miles (+3,045)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    784143009125
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass56,585 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    904959060161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail56,568 miles (+2,404)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    794522775617
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass54,164 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,164 miles
    Test number
    529563469856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,744 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    408032794810
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail52,742 miles (+1,774)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    578178087513
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass50,968 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    585096814017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass49,015 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,015 miles
    Test number
    757345425121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear sills slightly corroded

  20. Fail49,011 miles (+2,792)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    497275125110
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear sills slightly corroded

  21. Pass46,219 miles (+2,400)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    236501444436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • NoteFront brake dynamic imbalance 21%

  22. Pass43,819 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    965422723123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,873 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    435473042105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,200 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    457106931129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,123 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,123 miles
    Test number
    151472430166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,988 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,988 miles
    Test number
    511306239118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    123823438161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,924 miles (+3,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    232283938187
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass26,399 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    570261617140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,443 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,443 miles
    Test number
    901885036156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,559 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    19,559 miles
    Test number
    800106135194
    • NoteAdvice all four tyres be replaced.

Questions about T616 KDT

Does T616 KDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T616 KDT is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T616 KDT?
The MOT on T616 KDT is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T616 KDT done?
T616 KDT was recorded at 87,887 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
Has T616 KDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T616 KDT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T616 KDT 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 KDT find?
T616 KDT passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; very rusted under the car front rear.

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