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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T72 LAOMOT history

T72 LAO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
95,830 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 LAO was last recorded at 95,830 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,826 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,830 miles
  • 2022 – 95,782 miles
  • 2021 – 89,556 miles
  • 2020 – 87,111 miles
  • 2019 – 85,421 miles
  • 2018 – 83,670 miles
  • 2017 – 81,915 miles
  • 2016 – 79,971 miles
  • 2015 – 78,733 miles
  • 2013 – 76,826 miles
  • 2012 – 74,958 miles
  • 2011 – 72,322 miles
  • 2010 – 70,667 miles
  • 2009 – 67,063 miles
  • 2008 – 65,104 miles
  • 2006 – 57,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,830 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear differential bolt not fully secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,830 miles (+4)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    121068106269
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear differential bolt not fully secure

  2. Fail95,826 miles (+44)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,826 miles
    Test number
    759712007545
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake line that runs to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear differential bolt not fully secure

  3. Fail95,782 miles (+6,226)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    130187809430
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass89,556 miles (+2,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,556 miles
    Test number
    646960907982
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,111 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    501346629530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,421 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    869807931511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  7. Fail85,419 miles (+1,749)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,419 miles
    Test number
    858511718167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  8. Pass83,670 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    586404961621
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioraded

  9. Fail83,667 miles (+1,752)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    693802983897
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust deterioraded

  10. Pass81,915 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    626345808259
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass79,971 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    847605055019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,733 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    858993425069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass76,826 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    466887343445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass74,958 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,958 miles
    Test number
    758243852350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,322 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    996169831116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,667 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    872897330180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,063 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    523203939167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,104 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    402972928142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    331825836300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 LAO

Does T72 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 LAO expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 LAO?
The MOT on T72 LAO expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 LAO done?
T72 LAO was recorded at 95,830 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 2,097 miles a year.
Has T72 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 LAO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T72 LAO 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 T72 LAO find?
T72 LAO passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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