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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T81 KDMMOT history

T81 KDM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,414 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 KDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 KDM was last recorded at 69,414 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,413 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,414 miles
  • 2023 – 69,393 miles
  • 2022 – 68,519 miles
  • 2021 – 64,586 miles
  • 2020 – 63,021 miles
  • 2019 – 62,965 miles
  • 2018 – 57,730 miles
  • 2017 – 55,896 miles
  • 2016 – 53,640 miles
  • 2015 – 51,805 miles
  • 2014 – 49,920 miles
  • 2013 – 47,725 miles
  • 2012 – 45,817 miles
  • 2011 – 43,951 miles
  • 2010 – 42,559 miles
  • 2009 – 40,174 miles
  • 2008 – 37,808 miles
  • 2007 – 35,866 miles
  • 2006 – 31,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,414 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    327244751618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail69,413 miles (+20)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    600591759060
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass69,393 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,393 miles
    Test number
    918061865200
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail69,392 miles (+873)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    233271523741
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass68,519 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    167467237274
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail68,518 miles (+3,932)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,518 miles
    Test number
    893476608322
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shields slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass64,586 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    332165864389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail64,584 miles (+1,563)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    104617854523
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass63,021 miles (+56)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    984794373440
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass62,965 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    216349084557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,961 miles (+5,231)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    665547715178
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting point to chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting point to chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass57,730 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    672533802907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,896 miles
    Test number
    652221643182
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail55,893 miles (+2,253)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    914174174121
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass53,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    431630930021
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  16. Fail53,640 miles (+1,835)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    324498374554
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  17. Pass51,805 miles (+1,885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    107890375499
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear brake sticking slightly

  18. Pass49,920 miles (+939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    885220784057
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail48,981 miles (+1,256)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    329903974071
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass47,725 miles (+1,908)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    335617473009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteTyre size= 185/60r14 h

  21. Pass45,817 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,817 miles
    Test number
    526361062065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,951 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,951 miles
    Test number
    449260661031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,559 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    420484260031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,174 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    621836269001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,808 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    672513178015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCambelt due on time

  26. Fail37,808 miles (+1,942)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    990433878063
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCambelt due on time

  27. Pass35,866 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,866 miles
    Test number
    881179357001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    882266076023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 KDM

Does T81 KDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 KDM is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T81 KDM?
The MOT on T81 KDM is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 KDM done?
T81 KDM was recorded at 69,414 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
Has T81 KDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 KDM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T81 KDM 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 T81 KDM find?
T81 KDM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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