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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T72 MLSMOT history

T72 MLS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 39,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
39,245 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 MLS was last recorded at 39,245 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2011: 27,951 miles, lower than 29,376 miles on 10 May 2010.

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
39,060 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
1,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,245 miles
  • 2025 – 39,060 miles
  • 2023 – 38,412 miles
  • 2022 – 36,374 miles
  • 2021 – 35,894 miles
  • 2020 – 35,470 miles
  • 2019 – 34,088 miles
  • 2018 – 33,507 miles
  • 2017 – 33,045 miles
  • 2016 – 32,279 miles
  • 2015 – 31,583 miles
  • 2014 – 30,555 miles
  • 2013 – 29,983 miles
  • 2012 – 29,312 miles
  • 2011 – 27,951 miles
  • 2010 – 29,376 miles
  • 2009 – 24,087 miles
  • 2008 – 21,550 miles
  • 2007 – 19,463 miles
  • 2006 – 18,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,245 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension parts

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner faces.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,245 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    136166975404
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension parts

  2. Fail39,243 miles (+183)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    504185867903
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension parts

  3. Pass39,060 miles (+648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    493063512090
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear - general under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front and rear - general under body corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass38,412 miles (+2,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    247524168775
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front & rear subframes & all suspension parts
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s & o/s outer sills

  5. Pass36,374 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    757006478477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail36,372 miles (+478)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    382596931073
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,894 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,894 miles
    Test number
    851965548133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail35,888 miles (+34)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,888 miles
    Test number
    550374994460
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail35,854 miles (+384)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,854 miles
    Test number
    829186514363
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    522247679866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail35,462 miles (+1,374)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,462 miles
    Test number
    950533044843
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,088 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    246764345270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,507 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    952086148250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,045 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    561128417939
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass32,279 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    868876114825
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail32,270 miles (+687)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    666153587920
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass31,583 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,583 miles
    Test number
    918236725139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail31,579 miles (+1,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    979125725195
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass30,555 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,555 miles
    Test number
    377189614105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass29,983 miles (+671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    277432923401
    • NoteN/s outer sill corroded

  21. Pass29,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    855328322152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,312 miles (+1,361)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    657198422183
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass27,951 miles (-1,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    749269621152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,376 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    424260130174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    714301939164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,087 miles (+2,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    673891939195
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  27. Pass21,550 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,550 miles
    Test number
    210613638185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,463 miles (+1,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,463 miles
    Test number
    293324027480
    • NoteHandbrake just making the efficiency.

  29. Pass18,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,153 miles
    Test number
    354188316122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 MLS

Does T72 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T72 MLS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T72 MLS?
The MOT on T72 MLS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T72 MLS done?
T72 MLS was recorded at 39,245 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,055 miles a year.
Has T72 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 MLS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T72 MLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T72 MLS find?
T72 MLS passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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