Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,597 cc
T777 DRLMOT history
T777 DRL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 92,205 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T777 DRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T777 DRL was last recorded at 92,205 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 6,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,982 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,223 miles
- Average per year
- 4,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,205 miles
- 2025 – 85,982 miles
- 2024 – 78,594 miles
- 2023 – 70,525 miles
- 2022 – 64,995 miles
- 2021 – 60,624 miles
- 2020 – 50,663 miles
- 2019 – 40,607 miles
- 2018 – 38,882 miles
- 2017 – 37,544 miles
- 2016 – 35,984 miles
- 2015 – 34,461 miles
- 2014 – 32,225 miles
- 2013 – 31,200 miles
- 2012 – 29,185 miles
- 2011 – 26,888 miles
- 2010 – 22,904 miles
- 2009 – 19,224 miles
- 2008 – 11,863 miles
- 2007 – 6,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail92,205 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Both inner sills corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail92,205 miles (+6,223)10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,205 miles
- Test number
- 917094445362
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,982 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,982 miles
- Test number
- 486507430344
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroding
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,982 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous9 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,982 miles
- Test number
- 835618077681
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroding
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,594 miles (+4,532)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 78,594 miles
- Test number
- 583463752522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,062 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,062 miles
- Test number
- 181393771765
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,050 miles (+3,525)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,050 miles
- Test number
- 277465970412
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s/f and o/s/f inner arches next to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody /brake pipes painted
Pass70,525 miles (+5,530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,525 miles
- Test number
- 228132691822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,995 miles (+4,371)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,995 miles
- Test number
- 603733692991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,624 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 60,624 miles
- Test number
- 397476871581
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail60,624 miles (+9,961)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,624 miles
- Test number
- 295473883005
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass50,663 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,663 miles
- Test number
- 417645142387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail50,663 miles (+10,056)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,663 miles
- Test number
- 634838716453
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass40,607 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 40,607 miles
- Test number
- 468683433175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,560 miles (+1,678)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,560 miles
- Test number
- 285705718140
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass38,882 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,882 miles
- Test number
- 213899870333
- AdvisoryO/S/F wheel slightly binding
Pass37,544 miles (+1,560)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,544 miles
- Test number
- 996967568106
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides fronts (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rears (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySlight bind at offside front wheel
Pass35,984 miles (+1,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 35,984 miles
- Test number
- 167164016897
- AdvisoryChips to window screen
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides bottom bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has corrosion
Pass34,461 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 34,461 miles
- Test number
- 316303315061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass32,225 miles (+1,025)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 32,225 miles
- Test number
- 986831014077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteFront wipers poor
- NoteRear exhaust joint heavily corroded
Pass31,200 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 31,200 miles
- Test number
- 387912203036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail31,200 miles (+2,015)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,200 miles
- Test number
- 588132803088
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass29,185 miles (+2,297)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 29,185 miles
- Test number
- 586133202055
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corroded
- NoteExhaust corroding
Pass26,888 miles (+3,984)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 26,888 miles
- Test number
- 296056901060
- NoteBrake discs corroding
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteFront tyres and n/s/r wearing on inner edges
Pass22,904 miles (+3,680)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 22,904 miles
- Test number
- 521665800061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,224 miles (+7,361)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 19,224 miles
- Test number
- 800417109013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,863 miles (+5,034)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 11,863 miles
- Test number
- 734368408005
- NoteAll brake discs discoloured from lack of use
Pass6,829 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 6,829 miles
- Test number
- 790042697187
- NoteAll 4 tyres cracking badly on treads
- NoteCut in o/s/f tyre wall
Questions about T777 DRL
- Does T777 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T777 DRL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T777 DRL?
- The MOT on T777 DRL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T777 DRL done?
- T777 DRL was recorded at 92,205 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
- Has T777 DRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T777 DRL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T777 DRL 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 T777 DRL find?
- T777 DRL failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 10 more.
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