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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

T70 RCBMOT history

T70 RCB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
132,874 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 RCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 RCB was last recorded at 132,874 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 4,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,700 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,174 miles
Average per year
6,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,874 miles
  • 2023 – 128,700 miles
  • 2022 – 125,474 miles
  • 2021 – 121,920 miles
  • 2020 – 119,370 miles
  • 2019 – 113,975 miles
  • 2018 – 110,834 miles
  • 2017 – 106,556 miles
  • 2016 – 103,459 miles
  • 2015 – 87,909 miles
  • 2014 – 74,283 miles
  • 2013 – 61,196 miles
  • 2012 – 53,173 miles
  • 2011 – 43,467 miles
  • 2010 – 37,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion ALL underside vehicle, ALL suspension components & sub frame

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Surface corrosion suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front tyre outer tread slightly feathered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,874 miles (+4,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,874 miles
    Test number
    872147500512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion ALL underside vehicle, ALL suspension components & sub frame

  2. Pass128,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    153421250168
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL rear suspension corroded

  3. Fail128,700 miles (+3,226)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,700 miles
    Test number
    144558243693
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm plus perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL rear suspension corroded

  4. Pass125,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    948174133383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail125,474 miles (+3,554)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    809038036289
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass121,920 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    867181215339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    808826605498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion suspension components

  8. Fail119,370 miles (+5,395)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,370 miles
    Test number
    739505260867
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion suspension components

  9. Pass113,975 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,975 miles
    Test number
    726946199672
    • AdvisoryALL underside of vehicle and ALL suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass110,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    830316377600
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer tread slightly feathered
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail110,834 miles (+4,278)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    120562677484
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer tread slightly feathered
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass106,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    940775307824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail106,556 miles (+3,097)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    448182357273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,459 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    883933996163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,244 miles (+15,335)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    420489310919
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wear markers plus nail in it plus age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding

  16. Fail87,909 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    159794315165
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass87,909 miles (+13,626)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    657594215183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,283 miles (+13,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    988056714154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,196 miles (+8,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    215311483086
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass53,173 miles (+9,706)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    698626112223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,467 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    409190731262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    463812680284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 RCB

Does T70 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 RCB expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 RCB?
The MOT on T70 RCB expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 RCB done?
T70 RCB was recorded at 132,874 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 6,770 miles a year.
Has T70 RCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 RCB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T70 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 T70 RCB find?
T70 RCB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; surface corrosion all underside vehicle, all suspension components & sub frame.

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