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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T661 PNVMOT history

T661 PNV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
181,223 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T661 PNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T661 PNV was last recorded at 181,223 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2011: 10,242 miles, lower than 102,407 miles on 10 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,836 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,387 miles
Average per year
5,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,223 miles
  • 2024 – 165,007 miles
  • 2023 – 164,003 miles
  • 2022 – 154,753 miles
  • 2021 – 145,502 miles
  • 2020 – 140,904 miles
  • 2019 – 138,284 miles
  • 2018 – 134,924 miles
  • 2017 – 130,303 miles
  • 2016 – 124,480 miles
  • 2015 – 115,714 miles
  • 2013 – 111,071 miles
  • 2012 – 109,401 miles
  • 2011 – 10,242 miles
  • 2009 – 89,900 miles
  • 2008 – 85,301 miles
  • 2007 – 75,783 miles
  • 2006 – 64,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,223 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Corrosion to front wings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Light corrosion to front chassis legs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear sills have light corrosion and also appears to have been repaired with filler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,223 miles (+5,387)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,223 miles
    Test number
    942164540094
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,836 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,836 miles
    Test number
    689452121066
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wings

  3. Fail175,629 miles (+10,622)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,629 miles
    Test number
    926944025449
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wings

  4. Pass165,007 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,007 miles
    Test number
    907330242507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front chassis legs

  5. Fail164,003 miles (+9,250)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,003 miles
    Test number
    573985772832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front chassis legs
    • AdvisoryOffside rear arch badly corroded

  6. Pass154,753 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,753 miles
    Test number
    197645035752
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear lower inner and outer sill, inner arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroding

  7. Fail154,653 miles (+9,151)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    789458542909
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,502 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    922453173125
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded front and rear

  9. Fail145,502 miles (+257)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    237451868932
    • MajorEmissions not tested idle and rpm not stable (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded front and rear

  10. Fail145,245 miles (+4,341)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,245 miles
    Test number
    775747029099
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced legs (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  11. Pass140,904 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,904 miles
    Test number
    146836003333
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  12. Pass138,284 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,284 miles
    Test number
    820195659124
    • AdvisoryCar corroded on underside not weakened

  13. Pass134,924 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,924 miles
    Test number
    682779661332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,303 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    909060436696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,480 miles
    Test number
    940671784288
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills have light corrosion and also appears to have been repaired with filler
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  16. Fail124,480 miles (+8,766)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,480 miles
    Test number
    687089955731
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp foglamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills have light corrosion and also appears to have been repaired with filler
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  17. Pass115,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,714 miles
    Test number
    678750415179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,266 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,266 km
    Test number
    929278824188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass111,071 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,071 miles
    Test number
    485641723178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,052 miles (+1,651)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,052 miles
    Test number
    848656313190
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass109,401 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,401 miles
    Test number
    486849622144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,294 miles (+99,052)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    865967312142
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass10,242 miles (-92,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,242 miles
    Test number
    567171531127
    • NoteDiff oil leak

  24. Fail102,407 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    249910131477
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteDiff oil leak

  25. Pass92,504 km (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,504 km
    Test number
    594873830195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,956 km
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,956 km
    Test number
    430758639106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,900 miles (+4,599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    213545009111
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass85,301 miles (+9,518)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,301 miles
    Test number
    480819818175
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  29. Pass75,783 miles (+11,608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,783 miles
    Test number
    221811827165
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  30. Pass64,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    520916126167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T661 PNV

Does T661 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T661 PNV expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T661 PNV?
The MOT on T661 PNV expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T661 PNV done?
T661 PNV was recorded at 181,223 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
Has T661 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T661 PNV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T661 PNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T661 PNV find?
T661 PNV failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 2 more.

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