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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T815 SWVMOT history

T815 SWV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,720 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T815 SWV
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T815 SWV was last recorded at 98,720 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,745 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,975 miles
Average per year
3,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,720 miles
  • 2025 – 94,745 miles
  • 2024 – 89,989 miles
  • 2023 – 89,344 miles
  • 2021 – 88,434 miles
  • 2019 – 88,018 miles
  • 2018 – 86,817 miles
  • 2017 – 85,328 miles
  • 2016 – 81,020 miles
  • 2015 – 78,499 miles
  • 2014 – 73,947 miles
  • 2013 – 67,396 miles
  • 2012 – 61,958 miles
  • 2011 – 59,559 miles
  • 2010 – 55,357 miles
  • 2009 – 48,519 miles
  • 2008 – 43,345 miles
  • 2007 – 38,553 miles
  • 2006 – 32,868 miles
  • 2005 – 26,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,720 miles (+3,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    491162285301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass94,745 miles (+4,756)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    362457461976
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,989 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    442433463005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    335204521562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,344 miles (+910)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    768542695442
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,434 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    862613602455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail88,434 miles (+10)1 major3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    152593580455
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail88,424 miles (+406)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    467009921543
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion
  9. Pass88,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,018 miles
    Test number
    301690493919
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on vehicle underside
  10. Fail88,018 miles (+1,201)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,018 miles
    Test number
    184432912608
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion on vehicle underside
  11. Pass86,817 miles (+1,489)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    485591203629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass85,328 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    449581312287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    372792140762
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside front brake
  14. Fail81,020 miles (+2,521)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    461739069432
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside front brake
  15. Pass78,499 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    665860185128
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  16. Fail78,492 miles (+4,545)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    387236475157
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  17. Pass73,947 miles (+6,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    159640664119
    • NoteSlight brake bind on both front brakes
  18. Pass67,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    265421263434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  19. Fail67,396 miles (+5,438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    367391363146
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  20. Pass61,958 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    555451372168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,559 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    199347361155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,357 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,357 miles
    Test number
    392431380100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,519 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    212635459476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,345 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    754669258169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass38,553 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    422536777100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,868 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    261456786483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    110295885111
    • NoteExhaust emission high catalyst?

Questions about T815 SWV

Does T815 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T815 SWV is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T815 SWV?
The MOT on T815 SWV is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T815 SWV done?
T815 SWV was recorded at 98,720 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
Has T815 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T815 SWV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T815 SWV 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 T815 SWV find?
T815 SWV passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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