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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T65 DETMOT history

T65 DET is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,616 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T65 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T65 DET was last recorded at 51,616 miles on 26 May 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,516 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,616 miles
  • 2025 – 51,516 miles
  • 2024 – 51,496 miles
  • 2023 – 51,416 miles
  • 2022 – 51,358 miles
  • 2021 – 51,282 miles
  • 2020 – 51,110 miles
  • 2019 – 50,965 miles
  • 2018 – 50,726 miles
  • 2017 – 50,356 miles
  • 2016 – 49,970 miles
  • 2015 – 49,227 miles
  • 2014 – 47,962 miles
  • 2013 – 46,549 miles
  • 2012 – 44,939 miles
  • 2011 – 42,961 miles
  • 2010 – 41,189 miles
  • 2009 – 39,510 miles
  • 2008 – 37,716 miles
  • 2007 – 35,550 miles
  • 2006 – 33,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded but not excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight corrosionRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,616 miles (+100)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    554400682729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight corrosion
  2. Pass51,516 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    314922104729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight corrosion
  3. Pass51,496 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    738412251919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight corrosion
  4. Fail51,495 miles (+79)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    710216408160
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight corrosion
  5. Pass51,416 miles (+58)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    560872323307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has slight corrosion
  6. Pass51,358 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,358 miles
    Test number
    900687900744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass51,282 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    780631985182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass51,110 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    762902269193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,965 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    935573368641
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. Pass50,726 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,726 miles
    Test number
    415352056245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,356 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    841363340561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,970 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,970 miles
    Test number
    144113522414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,227 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    266901465472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,962 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    369974864143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,549 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,549 miles
    Test number
    798828453152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass44,939 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,939 miles
    Test number
    128743662188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,961 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,961 miles
    Test number
    256834161136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    341607060137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,189 miles (+1,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,189 miles
    Test number
    220227060432
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass39,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    710279559199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,510 miles (+1,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    783949059172
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  22. Pass37,716 miles (+2,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    732297158192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass35,550 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    474599357162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,284 miles
    Test number
    481817366156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T65 DET

Does T65 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T65 DET is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T65 DET?
The MOT on T65 DET is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T65 DET done?
T65 DET was recorded at 51,616 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 919 miles a year.
Has T65 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T65 DET has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T65 DET 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 T65 DET find?
T65 DET passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 12 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 9 more.

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