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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T652 RCBMOT history

T652 RCB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,476 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T652 RCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T652 RCB was last recorded at 114,476 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,570 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,906 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,476 miles
  • 2025 – 111,570 miles
  • 2024 – 109,477 miles
  • 2023 – 107,683 miles
  • 2022 – 104,524 miles
  • 2021 – 103,417 miles
  • 2020 – 101,250 miles
  • 2019 – 98,340 miles
  • 2018 – 96,117 miles
  • 2017 – 91,198 miles
  • 2016 – 85,775 miles
  • 2015 – 79,990 miles
  • 2014 – 74,769 miles
  • 2013 – 69,290 miles
  • 2012 – 63,269 miles
  • 2011 – 57,489 miles
  • 2010 – 50,978 miles
  • 2009 – 44,139 miles
  • 2008 – 38,721 miles
  • 2007 – 33,245 miles
  • 2006 – 29,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,476 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Dipstick top snapped off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • General corrosion to all the underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Heavy oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,476 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,476 miles
    Test number
    730637978332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,570 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    267778781487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    455067081277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,477 miles (+1,794)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    645220796364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,683 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    556625659562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,524 miles (+1,107)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    349144003743
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass103,417 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    380692849942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,250 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    640540128585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,244 miles (+2,904)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    253742666733
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under vehicle (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under vehicle (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass98,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    786227287733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,339 miles (+2,222)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    531618534466
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass96,117 miles (+4,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,117 miles
    Test number
    903959779255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass91,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    780596343069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail91,198 miles (+5,423)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    982643342937
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass85,775 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    170626465023
    • AdvisoryDipstick top snapped off
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all the underside
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail85,703 miles (+5,713)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,703 miles
    Test number
    721474375505
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail holed next to spring (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint snapped (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail holed next to spring (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryDipstick top snapped off
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all the underside
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,990 miles (+31)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    149988965070
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes/ floors/ chassis rails (heavy at n/s/f) and suspension components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear

  18. Fail79,959 miles (+5,190)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    119895465464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes/ floors/ chassis rails (heavy at n/s/f) and suspension components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear

  19. Fail74,769 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    279965064057
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pads are wearing thin
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to the majority of the ubderside
    • NoteMajority of brake pipes are slightly corroded

  20. Pass74,769 miles (+5,479)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    709745264013
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pads are wearing thin
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to the majority of the ubderside
    • NoteMajority of brake pipes are slightly corroded

  21. Pass69,290 miles (+6,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,290 miles
    Test number
    787275563019
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass63,269 miles (+5,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    239512872056
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail57,489 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    379350971002
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass57,489 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    436910171082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    543490360020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,978 miles (+6,839)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    112246050407
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass44,139 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    972374269045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,721 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    272557668073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,245 miles (+3,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    964924767086
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass29,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    590811366078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T652 RCB

Does T652 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T652 RCB is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T652 RCB?
The MOT on T652 RCB is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T652 RCB done?
T652 RCB was recorded at 114,476 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has T652 RCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T652 RCB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T652 RCB 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 T652 RCB find?
T652 RCB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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