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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T805 NLAMOT history

T805 NLA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,419 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T805 NLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T805 NLA was last recorded at 102,419 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,402 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,419 miles
  • 2025 – 99,360 miles
  • 2024 – 96,321 miles
  • 2023 – 93,101 miles
  • 2022 – 92,475 miles
  • 2021 – 91,218 miles
  • 2020 – 90,182 miles
  • 2018 – 89,215 miles
  • 2017 – 87,864 miles
  • 2016 – 85,958 miles
  • 2015 – 81,323 miles
  • 2014 – 75,870 miles
  • 2013 – 73,638 miles
  • 2012 – 72,201 miles
  • 2011 – 70,457 miles
  • 2010 – 68,289 miles
  • 2009 – 65,833 miles
  • 2008 – 63,152 miles
  • 2007 – 60,617 miles
  • 2006 – 55,393 miles
  • 2005 – 53,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,419 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,419 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,419 miles
    Test number
    214330846258
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,402 miles (+3,042)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    721862615530
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded front & rear

  3. Pass99,360 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    476991935133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,321 miles (+3,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,321 miles
    Test number
    549853163565
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass93,101 miles (+626)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    938621920594
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,475 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,475 miles
    Test number
    671400942841
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,218 miles (+1,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    337261863331
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder sides generally corroded

  8. Pass90,182 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    765768903146
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded (front and rear)

  9. Pass89,215 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    834644236864
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

  10. Pass87,864 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    858340525808
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Outer Sills Rusting
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Rusting

  11. Fail87,864 miles (+1,906)2 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,864 miles
    Test number
    484638768839
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Outer Sills Rusting
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Rusting

  12. Pass85,958 miles (+4,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    131894290384
    • AdvisorySuspect nearside and offside rear outer sill having previous repairs
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious small chips to windscreen

  13. Pass81,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    809598065147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,323 miles (+5,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    986288165151
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass75,870 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    538867664104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,638 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    259193563153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,201 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,201 miles
    Test number
    528953672115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,457 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,457 miles
    Test number
    219186661114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,289 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    264601060450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass68,289 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    611521060190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,833 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    422341579144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,152 miles (+2,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,152 miles
    Test number
    421747618213
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components rusty

  23. Pass60,617 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    324473827413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,393 miles (+2,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    934439596123
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  25. Pass53,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    754311955190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,263 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    931331955104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about T805 NLA

Does T805 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T805 NLA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T805 NLA?
The MOT on T805 NLA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T805 NLA done?
T805 NLA was recorded at 102,419 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,324 miles a year.
Has T805 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T805 NLA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T805 NLA 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 T805 NLA find?
T805 NLA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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