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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T820 VEBMOT history

T820 VEB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,726 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T820 VEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T820 VEB was last recorded at 149,726 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,696 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,030 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,726 miles
  • 2025 – 144,696 miles
  • 2023 – 139,162 miles
  • 2022 – 135,067 miles
  • 2021 – 133,324 miles
  • 2020 – 130,600 miles
  • 2019 – 130,339 miles
  • 2018 – 129,761 miles
  • 2017 – 129,003 miles
  • 2016 – 128,487 miles
  • 2014 – 128,249 miles
  • 2013 – 126,435 miles
  • 2012 – 125,553 miles
  • 2011 – 121,545 miles
  • 2010 – 118,575 miles
  • 2009 – 113,502 miles
  • 2008 – 102,070 miles
  • 2007 – 96,303 miles
  • 2006 – 87,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,726 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    416115912114
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,726 miles (+5,030)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,726 miles
    Test number
    178132301864
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,696 miles (+5,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,696 miles
    Test number
    103421440737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,162 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    768600140479
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspension, steering and related components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail139,162 miles (+4,095)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    902572934773
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspension, steering and related components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,067 miles
    Test number
    224919939787
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,067 miles (+1,743)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,067 miles
    Test number
    787927284772
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    657159418037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,324 miles (+2,724)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    849276882499
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass130,600 miles (+261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,600 miles
    Test number
    582684617719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tee piece to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass130,339 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    376299674562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,761 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,761 miles
    Test number
    273221822913
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside

  13. Fail129,737 miles (+734)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,737 miles
    Test number
    860439201339
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  14. Pass129,003 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    496369270558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre mishaped
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  15. Fail129,003 miles (+516)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    743554020338
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre mishaped
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  16. Pass128,487 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    206105819635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,249 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    135679444214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail128,243 miles (+1,808)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,243 miles
    Test number
    747418944268
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass126,435 miles (+882)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    839489343205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on underbody

  20. Pass125,553 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,553 miles
    Test number
    245808722251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail125,513 miles (+3,968)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    388937722290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass121,545 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    865089821241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail121,542 miles (+2,967)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    759297921234
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass118,575 miles (+5,073)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    311753020215
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass113,502 miles (+11,432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    851764129283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,070 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,070 miles
    Test number
    422995928008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,303 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    760006637069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass87,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    790669036071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T820 VEB

Does T820 VEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T820 VEB is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T820 VEB?
The MOT on T820 VEB is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T820 VEB done?
T820 VEB was recorded at 149,726 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has T820 VEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T820 VEB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T820 VEB 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 T820 VEB find?
T820 VEB passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts; front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts; oil leak, but not excessive front gear box and rear diff, and 1 more.

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