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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T763 AFVMOT history

T763 AFV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,272 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T763 AFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T763 AFV was last recorded at 80,272 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2021: 80,255 miles, lower than 80,358 miles on 3 Nov 2020.

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
80,269 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,272 miles
  • 2021 – 80,255 miles
  • 2020 – 80,358 miles
  • 2019 – 77,738 miles
  • 2018 – 72,210 miles
  • 2017 – 69,984 miles
  • 2016 – 67,979 miles
  • 2015 – 65,787 miles
  • 2014 – 64,076 miles
  • 2013 – 62,804 miles
  • 2012 – 61,955 miles
  • 2011 – 59,282 miles
  • 2009 – 54,100 miles
  • 2008 – 51,459 miles
  • 2007 – 47,163 miles
  • 2006 – 40,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Various suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,272 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    441706013789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,269 miles (+14)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,269 miles
    Test number
    742717526524
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,255 miles (-103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,255 miles
    Test number
    874604954731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,358 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    881641475444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,250 miles (+2,512)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    924219433883
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,738 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    576260695853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,210 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    337324456551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,984 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    553732281446
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  9. Fail69,979 miles (+2,000)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    301800960595
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  10. Pass67,979 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    258168373135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,977 miles (+2,190)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    239888707042
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass65,787 miles (+1,711)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,787 miles
    Test number
    415366575141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass64,076 miles (+1,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    595024754131
    • NoteAdvise rear subframe, rear lower control arms and rear anti-roll bar very rusty

  14. Pass62,804 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    488482183189
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel high
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  15. Fail62,804 miles (+849)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    578459773193
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel high
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  16. Pass61,955 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    637398362092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,282 miles (+5,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    299960421022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass54,100 miles (+380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    423225949491
    • NoteDamage to O/S & N/S chassis rails

  19. Pass53,720 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,720 miles
    Test number
    991222249118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,459 miles (+4,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,459 miles
    Test number
    581751228113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass47,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    232881127491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,163 miles (+6,514)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    424921727123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass40,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,649 miles
    Test number
    204470086049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T763 AFV

Does T763 AFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T763 AFV is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T763 AFV?
The MOT on T763 AFV is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T763 AFV done?
T763 AFV was recorded at 80,272 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,947 miles a year.
Has T763 AFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T763 AFV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T763 AFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T763 AFV find?
T763 AFV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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