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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T816 UATMOT history

T816 UAT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
106,860 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T816 UAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T816 UAT was last recorded at 106,860 miles on 22 May 2026, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,279 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
3,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,860 miles
  • 2025 – 106,279 miles
  • 2023 – 105,627 miles
  • 2022 – 104,895 miles
  • 2021 – 104,850 miles
  • 2019 – 90,192 miles
  • 2018 – 77,835 miles
  • 2017 – 75,271 miles
  • 2016 – 71,454 miles
  • 2015 – 68,803 miles
  • 2014 – 67,196 miles
  • 2013 – 66,751 miles
  • 2012 – 64,752 miles
  • 2011 – 59,972 miles
  • 2010 – 56,059 miles
  • 2009 – 51,866 miles
  • 2008 – 47,294 miles
  • 2007 – 43,020 miles
  • 2006 – 37,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    411157404609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,860 miles (+581)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    804773063671
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass106,279 miles (+652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    234676611899
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside / offside (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass105,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,627 miles
    Test number
    350847404887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,621 miles (+726)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    818176826359
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass104,895 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    287491682980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,850 miles (+14,658)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    505000209353
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront/rear suspension heavily rusted

  8. Pass90,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,192 miles
    Test number
    867294839017
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded

  9. Fail90,185 miles (+12,350)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    424550966957
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded

  10. Pass77,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    938373001288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,834 miles (+2,563)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    928785020429
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass75,271 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,271 miles
    Test number
    231723874353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass71,454 miles (+2,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    492596377480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner sill /floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass68,803 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,803 miles
    Test number
    799704315188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,196 miles (+445)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    898179374088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on both front and rear suspension components

  16. Pass66,751 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    256948303442
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  17. Fail66,751 miles (+1,999)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    505805403183
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll pads thin
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass64,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    216273302114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,752 miles (+4,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    968280092077
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass59,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    936984291043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,972 miles (+3,913)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    818505181083
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWipers split

  22. Pass56,059 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    904896880064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,866 miles (+4,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    592890989032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsr outer sill corroding. nsf inner wing corroding

  24. Pass47,294 miles (+4,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,294 miles
    Test number
    301496398054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass43,020 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,020 miles
    Test number
    353365087062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass37,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    271578606464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T816 UAT

Does T816 UAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T816 UAT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T816 UAT?
The MOT on T816 UAT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T816 UAT done?
T816 UAT was recorded at 106,860 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,469 miles a year.
Has T816 UAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T816 UAT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T816 UAT 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 T816 UAT find?
T816 UAT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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