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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T822 SWVMOT history

T822 SWV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,159 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T822 SWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T822 SWV was last recorded at 69,159 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,993 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
2,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,159 miles
  • 2025 – 67,761 miles
  • 2024 – 66,125 miles
  • 2023 – 64,704 miles
  • 2022 – 64,492 miles
  • 2021 – 64,365 miles
  • 2020 – 64,078 miles
  • 2019 – 62,313 miles
  • 2018 – 57,825 miles
  • 2017 – 50,463 miles
  • 2016 – 45,980 miles
  • 2015 – 43,496 miles
  • 2014 – 42,569 miles
  • 2013 – 38,591 miles
  • 2012 – 37,398 miles
  • 2011 – 35,910 miles
  • 2010 – 33,729 miles
  • 2009 – 31,577 miles
  • 2008 – 29,773 miles
  • 2007 – 27,584 miles
  • 2006 – 25,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front both partial brakes bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,159 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    858289567631
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail69,159 miles (+166)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    495067699450
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail68,993 miles (+1,232)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    492521474349
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,761 miles (+1,636)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    952030931831
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill has corrotion

  5. Pass66,125 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    439058111716
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail66,125 miles (+1,421)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    358036222898
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,704 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    635170557267
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill starting to corrode and various underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handrake caliper damp but no obvious leaks under load

  8. Pass64,492 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    982720586061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    767750247966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,365 miles (+287)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    365634318636
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass64,078 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    375872252153
    • AdvisoryFront both partial brakes bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail64,061 miles (+1,748)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    180972798539
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both partial brakes bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass62,313 miles (+4,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    847949051533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass57,825 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    546699675647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,463 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    312464646754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR sill slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass45,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    377864749483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,980 miles (+2,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    435085396025
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,496 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    358896885095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,569 miles (+3,978)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    279992334194
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks and splits in side walls

  20. Pass38,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    278794333417
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail38,591 miles (+1,193)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    878513333177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass37,398 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,398 miles
    Test number
    457385022192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass35,910 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    269862431173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,882 miles (+2,153)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    186849121121
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNote all brake discs corroded on iner facses

  25. Pass33,729 miles (+2,152)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    180712630187
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong hand brake travel
    • NoteSurface corrosion to right hand door sill at rear

  26. Pass31,577 miles (+1,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,577 miles
    Test number
    693828719139
    • NoteNote slight corrosin to o/s door sill

  27. Pass29,773 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,773 miles
    Test number
    883270748146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,584 miles (+2,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,584 miles
    Test number
    291307837170
    • NoteFront and rear pads low!¬ † front tyres 3.0 mm † rear tyres 2.5 mm..... (soon) † corrosion starting o/s/r outer sill

  29. Pass25,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    891382746176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T822 SWV

Does T822 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T822 SWV is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T822 SWV?
The MOT on T822 SWV is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T822 SWV done?
T822 SWV was recorded at 69,159 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,202 miles a year.
Has T822 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T822 SWV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T822 SWV 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 T822 SWV find?
T822 SWV passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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