Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T797 TAWMOT history
T797 TAW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 100,756 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T797 TAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T797 TAW was last recorded at 100,756 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,732 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,024 miles
- Average per year
- 2,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,756 miles
- 2025 – 99,732 miles
- 2024 – 98,300 miles
- 2023 – 97,033 miles
- 2022 – 95,362 miles
- 2021 – 93,943 miles
- 2020 – 92,251 miles
- 2019 – 91,177 miles
- 2018 – 88,324 miles
- 2017 – 86,409 miles
- 2016 – 84,604 miles
- 2015 – 81,876 miles
- 2014 – 79,960 miles
- 2013 – 78,044 miles
- 2012 – 76,192 miles
- 2011 – 73,991 miles
- 2010 – 72,658 miles
- 2009 – 70,944 miles
- 2008 – 67,295 miles
- 2007 – 59,681 miles
- 2006 – 50,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,756 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,756 miles (+1,024)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 100,756 miles
- Test number
- 961357222726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,732 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 99,732 miles
- Test number
- 981053677246
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,300 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 98,300 miles
- Test number
- 845412782115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,033 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 97,033 miles
- Test number
- 350448602905
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,362 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 95,362 miles
- Test number
- 244964378465
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail95,354 miles (+1,411)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,354 miles
- Test number
- 433298048883
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,943 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,943 miles
- Test number
- 303130689753
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,943 miles (+1,692)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,943 miles
- Test number
- 189738619868
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across Sub-frame (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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,251 miles (+1,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 92,251 miles
- Test number
- 818716796276
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,177 miles (+2,853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 91,177 miles
- Test number
- 938050856682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,324 miles (+1,915)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,324 miles
- Test number
- 809731474302
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,409 miles (+1,805)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,409 miles
- Test number
- 112579977523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,604 miles (+2,728)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 84,604 miles
- Test number
- 554427791080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre showing signs of age related cracks
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre showings signs of age related cracks
- AdvisoryPuncture in nearside front tyre
- AdvisorySigns of under body corrosion
Pass81,876 miles (+1,916)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 81,876 miles
- Test number
- 267067265483
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded at splitter
Pass79,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,960 miles
- Test number
- 589425074183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,960 miles (+1,916)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,960 miles
- Test number
- 976245674118
- 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)
Pass78,044 miles (+1,852)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,044 miles
- Test number
- 419349263162
- NoteO/s/f brakes binding slightly
Pass76,192 miles (+2,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,192 miles
- Test number
- 538312172121
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass73,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 73,991 miles
- Test number
- 777941371129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,991 miles (+1,333)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,991 miles
- Test number
- 256731971177
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass72,658 miles (+1,714)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 72,658 miles
- Test number
- 132645370148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner face
Pass70,944 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 70,944 miles
- Test number
- 252234779447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,295 miles (+7,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 67,295 miles
- Test number
- 753825968155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,681 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,681 miles
- Test number
- 901679077185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,679 miles (+8,992)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,679 miles
- Test number
- 410558477102
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass50,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,687 miles
- Test number
- 211427156418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T797 TAW
- Does T797 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 TAW is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T797 TAW?
- The MOT on T797 TAW is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T797 TAW done?
- T797 TAW was recorded at 100,756 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,497 miles a year.
- Has T797 TAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T797 TAW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on T797 TAW 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 T797 TAW find?
- T797 TAW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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