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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T655 VAVMOT history

T655 VAV is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,989 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T655 VAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T655 VAV was last recorded at 87,989 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,985 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,989 miles
  • 2025 – 86,865 miles
  • 2024 – 84,302 miles
  • 2023 – 80,925 miles
  • 2022 – 78,259 miles
  • 2021 – 74,353 miles
  • 2020 – 72,112 miles
  • 2019 – 68,727 miles
  • 2018 – 65,672 miles
  • 2017 – 62,605 miles
  • 2016 – 59,600 miles
  • 2015 – 55,760 miles
  • 2014 – 52,343 miles
  • 2013 – 52,265 miles
  • 2012 – 51,618 miles
  • 2011 – 49,585 miles
  • 2010 – 47,765 miles
  • 2009 – 42,296 miles
  • 2008 – 38,037 miles
  • 2007 – 34,865 miles
  • 2006 – 33,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (pipe over subframe) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp lenses cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front & rear suspension wish bones lightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,989 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    686624144894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (pipe over subframe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,985 miles (+1,120)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,985 miles
    Test number
    569913664300
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (pipe over subframe) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,865 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    877018965953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail86,862 miles (+2,560)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    512620397748
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass84,302 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    587385421568
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy

  6. Fail84,260 miles (+3,335)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    316821616684
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy

  7. Pass80,925 miles (+2,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    765256503119
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements 16%
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met requirements 50%

  8. Pass78,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    679563093523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,259 miles (+3,906)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    293040007337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass74,353 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    548867721365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,112 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    122677934267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,727 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,727 miles
    Test number
    172580551143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension wish bones lightly corroded

  13. Fail68,726 miles (+3,054)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    574638005668
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension wish bones lightly corroded

  14. Pass65,672 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    432740414229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,637 miles (+3,032)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,637 miles
    Test number
    873581900117
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,605 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,605 miles
    Test number
    537625090092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    504537589866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,600 miles (+3,840)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    789276478253
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass55,760 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    159672015101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,343 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    129083114113
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass52,265 miles (+647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    209856913449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass51,618 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    505766272013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,585 miles (+1,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    218335671046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass47,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    861436170006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,765 miles (+5,469)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    872035970010
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass42,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    633481629017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail42,296 miles (+4,259)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    690631229042
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass38,037 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    201037708095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,865 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,865 miles
    Test number
    444172517054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,158 miles
    Test number
    620993566055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T655 VAV

Does T655 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T655 VAV is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T655 VAV?
The MOT on T655 VAV is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T655 VAV done?
T655 VAV was recorded at 87,989 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has T655 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T655 VAV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T655 VAV 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 T655 VAV find?
T655 VAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides, and 5 more.

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