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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T788 BFJMOT history

T788 BFJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 66,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,172 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 BFJ was last recorded at 66,172 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2024: 65,105 miles, lower than 84,125 miles on 22 Sept 2023.

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
65,713 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
1,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,172 miles
  • 2025 – 65,713 miles
  • 2024 – 65,105 miles
  • 2023 – 84,125 miles
  • 2022 – 62,681 miles
  • 2021 – 58,043 miles
  • 2020 – 55,017 miles
  • 2019 – 54,944 miles
  • 2018 – 54,629 miles
  • 2017 – 54,153 miles
  • 2016 – 53,751 miles
  • 2015 – 53,369 miles
  • 2014 – 52,947 miles
  • 2013 – 51,302 miles
  • 2012 – 48,267 miles
  • 2011 – 45,801 miles
  • 2010 – 43,069 miles
  • 2009 – 38,900 miles
  • 2008 – 34,433 miles
  • 2007 – 31,524 miles
  • 2006 – 27,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front and rear suspension heavily corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    724319803377
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail66,172 miles (+459)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    188152830604
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,713 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    769759606564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,105 miles (-19,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,105 miles
    Test number
    442077262370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,125 miles (+21,444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,125 miles
    Test number
    718778089377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,681 miles (+4,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    362348874230
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes have slight wear in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,043 miles (+3,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    897283446962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass55,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    703285424803
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded

  9. Fail55,017 miles (+73)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    784261299622
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    483691826858
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail54,944 miles (+315)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    300992182709
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    327296625503
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail54,629 miles (+476)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    962389226065
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass54,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    574353868607
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to split around sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail54,153 miles (+402)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    670089806730
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to split around sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,751 miles (+382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,751 miles
    Test number
    652694878674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass53,369 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    196329485427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,947 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,947 miles
    Test number
    129164294404
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass52,947 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,947 miles
    Test number
    987784194054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,302 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    287088553453
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass51,302 miles (+3,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    616998353163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,267 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    257875162461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,801 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,801 miles
    Test number
    468739861132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,069 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    920855760141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,900 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    573898649171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass38,900 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    981808449166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,433 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    780630838191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass34,431 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,431 miles
    Test number
    780227328115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    824547757124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,524 miles (+458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    173166657116
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass31,066 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    833473677039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass27,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    250908266024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T788 BFJ

Does T788 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 BFJ is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 BFJ?
The MOT on T788 BFJ is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 BFJ done?
T788 BFJ was recorded at 66,172 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 1,873 miles a year.
Has T788 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 BFJ has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T788 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T788 BFJ find?
T788 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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