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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T81 UMVMOT history

T81 UMV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 26,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
26,749 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
93 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 UMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 UMV was last recorded at 26,749 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,747 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
93 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,749 miles
  • 2025 – 26,747 miles
  • 2024 – 26,739 miles
  • 2023 – 26,728 miles
  • 2022 – 26,723 miles
  • 2021 – 26,718 miles
  • 2020 – 26,717 miles
  • 2019 – 26,681 miles
  • 2018 – 26,661 miles
  • 2017 – 26,585 miles
  • 2016 – 26,530 miles
  • 2015 – 26,515 miles
  • 2014 – 26,495 miles
  • 2013 – 26,470 miles
  • 2012 – 26,440 miles
  • 2011 – 26,386 miles
  • 2010 – 26,073 miles
  • 2009 – 25,997 miles
  • 2008 – 25,384 miles
  • 2007 – 25,181 miles
  • 2006 – 24,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass26,749 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    26,749 miles
    Test number
    124331191298
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail26,749 miles (+2)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,749 miles
    Test number
    832515133964
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass26,747 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    187141022615
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass26,739 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    259298130586
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass26,728 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    26,728 miles
    Test number
    956495078450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill surface corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,723 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    206241395363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass26,718 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,718 miles
    Test number
    520601563606
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S rear outer sill not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,717 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    814749370151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,681 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,681 miles
    Test number
    605447171971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,661 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,661 miles
    Test number
    213935059296
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill corroded but not holed (5.2.6)

  11. Pass26,585 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,585 miles
    Test number
    105117875225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,530 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,530 miles
    Test number
    313863975081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,515 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    125108775095
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass26,495 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,495 miles
    Test number
    617376274012
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass26,470 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,470 miles
    Test number
    868550683056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass26,440 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    369100982004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,386 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,386 miles
    Test number
    165713271069
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass26,073 miles (+76)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,073 miles
    Test number
    411487170070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass25,997 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    722972689053
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail25,992 miles (+608)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,992 miles
    Test number
    602567379018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass25,384 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    642917078040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,181 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    563593977099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    752236676017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,834 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    183896176007
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T81 UMV

Does T81 UMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 UMV is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T81 UMV?
The MOT on T81 UMV is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 UMV done?
T81 UMV was recorded at 26,749 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 93 miles a year.
Has T81 UMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 UMV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T81 UMV 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 UMV find?
T81 UMV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension arms; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 1 more.

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