Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T812 LRTMOT history
T812 LRT is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,622 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 71,622 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T812 LRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T812 LRT was last recorded at 71,622 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 69,703 miles · 2 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,919 miles
- Average per year
- 1,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 71,622 miles
- 2024 – 69,703 miles
- 2023 – 66,874 miles
- 2022 – 63,077 miles
- 2020 – 62,174 miles
- 2019 – 58,192 miles
- 2018 – 52,940 miles
- 2017 – 48,144 miles
- 2016 – 44,061 miles
- 2015 – 43,331 miles
- 2013 – 42,705 miles
- 2011 – 39,936 miles
- 2010 – 39,426 miles
- 2009 – 38,677 miles
- 2008 – 38,127 miles
- 2007 – 37,300 miles
- 2006 – 35,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail71,622 miles
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear at front and rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including rear subframe and all suspension arms
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail71,622 miles (+1,919)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,622 miles
- Test number
- 312279411116
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear at front and rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion including rear subframe and all suspension arms
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bad on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,703 miles (+2,829)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 69,703 miles
- Test number
- 295619893783
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes corroding in various places within clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs and inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass66,874 miles (+3,797)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 66,874 miles
- Test number
- 847613699513
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes in various places within clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,077 miles (+903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 63,077 miles
- Test number
- 313785597422
- AdvisoryUnderbody rusting.
Pass62,174 miles (+3,982)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,174 miles
- Test number
- 630359851015
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,192 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,192 miles
- Test number
- 493680026165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,940 miles (+4,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,940 miles
- Test number
- 241777257703
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,144 miles (+4,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,144 miles
- Test number
- 907116707129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,061 miles (+730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,061 miles
- Test number
- 416563217519
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass43,331 miles (+626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,331 miles
- Test number
- 766012765042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass42,705 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,705 miles
- Test number
- 906317863065
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,936 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,936 miles
- Test number
- 435351101120
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteSlight corrsion on front discs inner face
Fail39,936 miles (+510)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,936 miles
- Test number
- 875915691087
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteSlight corrsion on front discs inner face
Pass39,426 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,426 miles
- Test number
- 361508260034
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail39,426 miles (+749)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,426 miles
- Test number
- 374148860007
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass38,677 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 38,677 miles
- Test number
- 363785339025
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteMinor cracks in nearside front tyre wall
Fail38,677 miles (+550)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,677 miles
- Test number
- 300445339018
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteMinor cracks in nearside front tyre wall
Pass38,127 miles (+827)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 38,127 miles
- Test number
- 331754028032
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass37,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 37,300 miles
- Test number
- 500965107076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,300 miles (+1,788)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,300 miles
- Test number
- 394205907014
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass35,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 35,512 miles
- Test number
- 950150016096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T812 LRT
- Does T812 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T812 LRT expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T812 LRT?
- The MOT on T812 LRT expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T812 LRT done?
- T812 LRT was recorded at 71,622 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,825 miles a year.
- Has T812 LRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T812 LRT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T812 LRT 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 T812 LRT find?
- T812 LRT failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at front and rear marked yellow; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill at rear, and 3 more.
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