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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T79 TDUMOT history

T79 TDU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
53,708 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 TDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 TDU was last recorded at 53,708 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,955 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,753 miles
Average per year
1,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,708 miles
  • 2025 – 46,955 miles
  • 2024 – 46,695 miles
  • 2023 – 45,650 miles
  • 2022 – 44,649 miles
  • 2021 – 42,468 miles
  • 2020 – 40,241 miles
  • 2019 – 37,794 miles
  • 2018 – 34,104 miles
  • 2016 – 32,832 miles
  • 2015 – 30,344 miles
  • 2014 – 27,858 miles
  • 2013 – 27,559 miles
  • 2012 – 27,357 miles
  • 2011 – 26,980 miles
  • 2010 – 26,234 miles
  • 2009 – 25,638 miles
  • 2008 – 24,174 miles
  • 2007 – 23,247 miles
  • 2006 – 22,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail53,708 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail53,708 miles (+6,753)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,708 miles
    Test number
    744679886803
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass46,955 miles (+260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    238772095342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch corroded not considered excessive.

  3. Pass46,695 miles (+1,045)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    344871327346
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,650 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,650 miles
    Test number
    130799259883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass44,649 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    735268826513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,468 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    574444869247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,241 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    701358245216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,794 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    347219814113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,104 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,104 miles
    Test number
    716762576333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,832 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,832 miles
    Test number
    210652933746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,344 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,344 miles
    Test number
    908457643167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,858 miles
    Test number
    218316084223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,858 miles (+299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,858 miles
    Test number
    169446384203
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  14. Pass27,559 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,559 miles
    Test number
    949464413147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,357 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,357 miles
    Test number
    646757902132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,980 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,980 miles
    Test number
    668658701197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,234 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    920374600133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,638 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,638 miles
    Test number
    204170319122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,174 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    314476408148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,247 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,247 miles
    Test number
    943552607151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    191468506181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 TDU

Does T79 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 TDU expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 TDU?
The MOT on T79 TDU expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 TDU done?
T79 TDU was recorded at 53,708 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
Has T79 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 TDU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T79 TDU 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 T79 TDU find?
T79 TDU failed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/wheel arch, and 3 more.

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