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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T787 TSFMOT history

T787 TSF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,179 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 TSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 TSF was last recorded at 57,179 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2021: 52,935 miles, lower than 52,962 miles on 22 Mar 2021.

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
57,037 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
1,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,179 miles
  • 2024 – 57,037 miles
  • 2023 – 56,357 miles
  • 2022 – 55,690 miles
  • 2021 – 52,935 miles
  • 2020 – 52,132 miles
  • 2019 – 50,803 miles
  • 2018 – 43,716 miles
  • 2017 – 43,426 miles
  • 2016 – 43,111 miles
  • 2015 – 42,468 miles
  • 2014 – 41,738 miles
  • 2013 – 41,164 miles
  • 2012 – 40,877 miles
  • 2011 – 40,411 miles
  • 2010 – 39,794 miles
  • 2009 – 38,725 miles
  • 2008 – 37,709 miles
  • 2007 – 34,335 miles
  • 2006 – 33,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,179 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder Carriage Covered in Underseal

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside rear sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,179 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    819709682516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Carriage Covered in Underseal

  2. Pass57,037 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    829465424350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,033 miles (+676)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    253214112766
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has minor leakage

  4. Pass56,357 miles (+13)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,357 miles
    Test number
    332272149658
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  5. Fail56,344 miles (+654)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,344 miles
    Test number
    627836167798
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear flange heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres split in tread grooves
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded

  6. Pass55,690 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,690 miles
    Test number
    971696580867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in to the under body

  7. Fail55,667 miles (+2,732)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,667 miles
    Test number
    505518626596
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    674110747669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,935 miles (-27)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,935 miles
    Test number
    427178554199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail52,962 miles (+830)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,962 miles
    Test number
    387025419052
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded on the inner and outer

  11. Pass52,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    976340503869
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusty

  12. Fail52,132 miles (+1,329)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    161566333329
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill rusty

  13. Pass50,803 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    651682459604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,779 miles (+7,063)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    428004102533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass43,716 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    311031906862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    638813608380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,426 miles (+315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    303273721413
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass43,111 miles (+643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,111 miles
    Test number
    209603282772
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,468 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    965671245166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,738 miles (+574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    385728744147
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass41,164 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    866726323111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,877 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,877 miles
    Test number
    379505822102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass40,411 miles (+617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    446435821124
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass39,794 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    183761680008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,725 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    782288279063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,709 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    732614678084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,335 miles (+1,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    570068267001
    • NoteN/side front tyre outside worn but legal. †brake pedal rubber starting to ware.

  28. Pass33,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,266 miles
    Test number
    750458456156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T787 TSF

Does T787 TSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T787 TSF is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T787 TSF?
The MOT on T787 TSF is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T787 TSF done?
T787 TSF was recorded at 57,179 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,203 miles a year.
Has T787 TSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 TSF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T787 TSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T787 TSF find?
T787 TSF passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; under carriage covered in underseal.

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