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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T737 SAAMOT history

T737 SAA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,178 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T737 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T737 SAA was last recorded at 128,178 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 5,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,367 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,811 miles
Average per year
3,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,178 miles
  • 2025 – 122,367 miles
  • 2024 – 120,393 miles
  • 2022 – 120,021 miles
  • 2021 – 119,006 miles
  • 2019 – 116,036 miles
  • 2018 – 115,520 miles
  • 2017 – 114,835 miles
  • 2016 – 113,291 miles
  • 2014 – 111,245 miles
  • 2013 – 108,680 miles
  • 2012 – 90,068 miles
  • 2011 – 71,035 miles
  • 2010 – 69,245 miles
  • 2009 – 66,629 miles
  • 2008 – 62,893 miles
  • 2007 – 60,073 miles
  • 2006 – 56,422 miles
  • 2005 – 54,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arm have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Has been welded in various places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Has corrosion body, sills, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,178 miles (+5,811)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,178 miles
    Test number
    478755716972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arm have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,367 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,367 miles
    Test number
    417878757587
    • AdvisoryHas been welded in various places
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion body, sills, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

  3. Fail122,145 miles (+1,752)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,145 miles
    Test number
    806963541600
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas been welded in various places
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion body, sills, chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

  4. Pass120,393 miles (+372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    188962101431
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHas been welded in various places
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills, arches, chassis and suspension components

  5. Pass120,021 miles (+1,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,021 miles
    Test number
    308580137270
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass119,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    183371019427
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail119,006 miles (+2,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    449263962506
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,036 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,036 miles
    Test number
    180220729070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass115,520 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,520 miles
    Test number
    467386020499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass114,835 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    882494594085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass113,291 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,291 miles
    Test number
    479868061702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,245 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    487788514219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,680 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,680 miles
    Test number
    349528513442
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass108,680 miles (+18,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,680 miles
    Test number
    818398013232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass90,068 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    419786612271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,988 miles (+18,953)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    269345012208
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,035 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    298920011280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail71,034 miles (+1,789)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    396559901418
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,245 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,245 miles
    Test number
    421017650277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail69,214 miles (+2,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    770064540287
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass66,629 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    903302739200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail66,627 miles (+3,734)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    810145729272
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass62,893 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    332428418430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass60,073 miles (+3,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    274908317234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass56,422 miles (+2,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    551834416227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass54,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    423064615410
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T737 SAA

Does T737 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T737 SAA is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T737 SAA?
The MOT on T737 SAA is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T737 SAA done?
T737 SAA was recorded at 128,178 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
Has T737 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T737 SAA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T737 SAA 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 T737 SAA find?
T737 SAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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