Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T720 BBKMOT history
T720 BBK is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,732 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 146,732 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T720 BBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T720 BBK was last recorded at 146,732 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,708 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 3,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,732 miles
- 2024 – 141,031 miles
- 2023 – 134,475 miles
- 2019 – 134,423 miles
- 2018 – 132,139 miles
- 2017 – 131,298 miles
- 2016 – 131,235 miles
- 2015 – 130,720 miles
- 2011 – 129,424 miles
- 2010 – 122,123 miles
- 2009 – 105,562 miles
- 2008 – 94,865 miles
- 2007 – 84,977 miles
- 2006 – 74,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,732 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,732 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 146,732 miles
- Test number
- 961723287779
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted.
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,708 miles (+5,677)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,708 miles
- Test number
- 781243974254
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted.
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,031 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 141,031 miles
- Test number
- 170961588881
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroded behind covers
Fail141,010 miles (+6,535)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,010 miles
- Test number
- 923625451883
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,475 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 134,475 miles
- Test number
- 701562446173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,471 miles (+48)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,471 miles
- Test number
- 925164802843
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,423 miles (+2,284)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,423 miles
- Test number
- 346749143762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,139 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 132,139 miles
- Test number
- 736734208280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,298 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 131,298 miles
- Test number
- 729010846982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,235 miles (+515)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 131,235 miles
- Test number
- 132699777065
- AdvisoryO/s hand brake effort could be improved
Pass130,720 miles (+1,296)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 130,720 miles
- Test number
- 271216273072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,424 miles (+7,301)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 129,424 miles
- Test number
- 607758131040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,123 miles (+16,561)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 122,123 miles
- Test number
- 110913330478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteVery little reserve travel left on hand brake lever
Pass105,562 miles (+10,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 105,562 miles
- Test number
- 292290929057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass94,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 94,865 miles
- Test number
- 810892938020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,865 miles (+9,888)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,865 miles
- Test number
- 820812638099
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass84,977 miles (+10,775)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 84,977 miles
- Test number
- 743073437002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,202 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,202 miles
- Test number
- 133318856066
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass74,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 74,202 miles
- Test number
- 594578856007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T720 BBK
- Does T720 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T720 BBK expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T720 BBK?
- The MOT on T720 BBK expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T720 BBK done?
- T720 BBK was recorded at 146,732 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
- Has T720 BBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T720 BBK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T720 BBK 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 T720 BBK find?
- T720 BBK passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive engine area., and 3 more.
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