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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T818 MBHMOT history

T818 MBH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,072 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 MBH
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 MBH was last recorded at 96,072 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,743 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,329 miles
Average per year
3,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,072 miles
  • 2025 – 93,743 miles
  • 2024 – 93,319 miles
  • 2023 – 93,065 miles
  • 2021 – 93,064 miles
  • 2019 – 90,134 miles
  • 2018 – 89,273 miles
  • 2017 – 87,626 miles
  • 2015 – 74,702 miles
  • 2014 – 64,616 miles
  • 2013 – 52,918 miles
  • 2012 – 40,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    670307229703
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail96,066 miles (+2,323)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    629932365672
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    490881157698
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
  4. Fail93,743 miles (+424)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    160664014592
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
  5. Pass93,319 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    605038673224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,065 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    558420974936
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass93,064 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    791663833099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,134 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    907606915317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,273 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,273 miles
    Test number
    501463245615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,626 miles (+12,924)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,626 miles
    Test number
    735606417508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,702 miles (+10,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,702 miles
    Test number
    185766955170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,616 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    256077674424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,918 miles (+12,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    975360183125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,295 miles
    Test number
    767612982181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 MBH

Does T818 MBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 MBH is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T818 MBH?
The MOT on T818 MBH is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T818 MBH done?
T818 MBH was recorded at 96,072 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,960 miles a year.
Has T818 MBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 MBH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T818 MBH 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 T818 MBH find?
T818 MBH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front and rear suspension components corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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