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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T73 RMVMOT history

T73 RMV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,496 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 RMV
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
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 RMV was last recorded at 122,496 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,809 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,687 miles
Average per year
2,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,496 miles
  • 2025 – 118,809 miles
  • 2024 – 115,302 miles
  • 2023 – 109,680 miles
  • 2022 – 105,980 miles
  • 2021 – 103,141 miles
  • 2020 – 102,138 miles
  • 2019 – 100,879 miles
  • 2018 – 98,971 miles
  • 2017 – 96,332 miles
  • 2016 – 93,795 miles
  • 2015 – 91,636 miles
  • 2014 – 89,493 miles
  • 2013 – 85,657 miles
  • 2012 – 82,360 miles
  • 2011 – 79,079 miles
  • 2010 – 75,634 miles
  • 2009 – 72,444 miles
  • 2008 – 68,396 miles
  • 2007 – 66,048 miles
  • 2006 – 63,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,496 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( near side to off side rear brake pipe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,496 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,496 miles
    Test number
    283736225965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,809 miles (+3,507)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,809 miles
    Test number
    607521021141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,302 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,302 miles
    Test number
    224594775818
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,301 miles (+5,621)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    815781481597
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,680 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,680 miles
    Test number
    349812645268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,980 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,980 miles
    Test number
    890186984872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( near side to off side rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail105,758 miles (+2,617)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,758 miles
    Test number
    877731351460
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( near side to off side rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass103,141 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    993725677939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,138 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,138 miles
    Test number
    229476766357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,879 miles
    Test number
    446065419728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,871 miles (+1,900)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    736457832380
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass98,971 miles (+2,639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    537523296815
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass96,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    763298355473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,332 miles (+2,537)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    739537760643
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass93,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,795 miles
    Test number
    447477238037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,794 miles (+2,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    102936426331
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass91,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    957909645187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,636 miles (+2,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    819639945105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass89,493 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    169145434135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass85,657 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    805184733133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,360 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,360 miles
    Test number
    209798432404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,079 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    128573031149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,634 miles (+3,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    971243230146
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass72,444 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    422455039196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,396 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    144427838175
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass66,048 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    123686997018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    314365876018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 RMV

Does T73 RMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 RMV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T73 RMV?
The MOT on T73 RMV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 RMV done?
T73 RMV was recorded at 122,496 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,872 miles a year.
Has T73 RMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 RMV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T73 RMV 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 T73 RMV find?
T73 RMV passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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