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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T749 TNEMOT history

T749 TNE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,778 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 TNE
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
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T749 TNE was last recorded at 126,778 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,360 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,418 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,778 miles
  • 2025 – 124,360 miles
  • 2024 – 123,558 miles
  • 2023 – 123,214 miles
  • 2022 – 122,750 miles
  • 2021 – 122,508 miles
  • 2020 – 122,137 miles
  • 2018 – 118,592 miles
  • 2017 – 118,156 miles
  • 2016 – 117,170 miles
  • 2015 – 116,317 miles
  • 2013 – 115,017 miles
  • 2012 – 106,480 miles
  • 2011 – 96,404 miles
  • 2010 – 94,886 miles
  • 2009 – 76,483 miles
  • 2007 – 69,490 miles
  • 2006 – 62,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills corroded inner and outer but not within 30cm of component mount

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.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front nearside tyre is wearing on the outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,778 miles
    Test number
    215684723075
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills corroded inner and outer but not within 30cm of component mount

  2. Fail126,778 miles (+2,418)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,778 miles
    Test number
    159680743089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills corroded inner and outer but not within 30cm of component mount

  3. Pass124,360 miles (+802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,360 miles
    Test number
    903517550474
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,558 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    315938666258
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills inner and outer corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension bushes perishing due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to wear bars

  5. Fail123,558 miles (+344)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    260914337252
    • DangerousBrake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front brake pipe to ferrel (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills inner and outer corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension bushes perishing due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to wear bars

  6. Pass123,214 miles (+464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    271641237759
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,750 miles (+242)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    103094846368
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear inner bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both O/S and N/S sills corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    318203647062
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms rubbers perishing

  9. Fail122,508 miles (+371)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    235038046939
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower door sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms rubbers perishing

  10. Pass122,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,137 miles
    Test number
    386814425243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,137 miles (+3,545)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,137 miles
    Test number
    375586777126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass118,592 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    499324604348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,156 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    879755046311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,170 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    180244404942
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  15. Fail117,159 miles (+842)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,159 miles
    Test number
    247579692362
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp glass/covers are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  16. Pass116,317 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,317 miles
    Test number
    185103015428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,017 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,017 miles
    Test number
    529574523211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail115,011 miles (+8,531)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,011 miles
    Test number
    727177773149
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass106,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    746510982185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,480 miles (+10,076)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    839179072127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass96,404 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    587330581035
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to offside rear sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside outer sill

  22. Fail96,404 miles (+1,518)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    788849661025
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to offside rear sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside outer sill

  23. Pass94,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    752416820047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail94,886 miles (+18,403)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    442276120051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass76,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,483 miles
    Test number
    333507409044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail76,481 miles (+6,991)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    174277209489
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r sill has corrision but not in a prescribed area

  27. Pass69,490 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    583626147345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,012 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    142638926306
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass62,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    352568126370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T749 TNE

Does T749 TNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T749 TNE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T749 TNE?
The MOT on T749 TNE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T749 TNE done?
T749 TNE was recorded at 126,778 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has T749 TNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 TNE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T749 TNE 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 T749 TNE find?
T749 TNE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: both rear lower door sills corroded inner and outer but not within 30cm of component mount.

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