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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T824 ARBMOT history

T824 ARB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,578 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T824 ARB
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T824 ARB was last recorded at 97,578 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2022: 97,263 miles, lower than 100,278 miles on 30 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,449 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,578 miles
  • 2023 – 97,449 miles
  • 2022 – 97,263 miles
  • 2016 – 100,278 miles
  • 2015 – 98,621 miles
  • 2014 – 95,991 miles
  • 2013 – 89,996 miles
  • 2012 – 84,823 miles
  • 2011 – 79,810 miles
  • 2010 – 72,490 miles
  • 2009 – 65,281 miles
  • 2008 – 58,301 miles
  • 2007 – 49,327 miles
  • 2006 – 37,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,578 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,578 miles (+129)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    561373020106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass97,449 miles (+186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    685870805155
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass97,263 miles (-3,015)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,263 miles
    Test number
    662411009256
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,278 miles (+1,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,278 miles
    Test number
    502779305158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion general under body corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  5. Pass98,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    205773285445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  6. Fail98,621 miles (+2,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    608593085143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass95,991 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,991 miles
    Test number
    328103124002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,967 miles (+5,971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,967 miles
    Test number
    645650614005
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass89,996 miles (+5,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,996 miles
    Test number
    806614013065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,823 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    238836612038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,794 miles (+4,984)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    467493712047
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear of outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

  12. Pass79,810 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    169728741148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate slightly damaged

  13. Fail79,810 miles (+7,320)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    616738941171
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate slightly damaged

  14. Pass72,490 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    522069740124
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail72,490 miles (+7,209)2 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    233128540428
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass65,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    460459849199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,281 miles (+6,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    241639949182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass58,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    614951558116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,301 miles (+8,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    213290158425
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass49,327 miles (+12,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    874461357069
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  21. Pass37,233 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    763922356045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSLIGHT BINDING FROM O/S/R BRAKE †BOTH FRONT TYRES & O/S/R TYRE 3MM

Questions about T824 ARB

Does T824 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T824 ARB expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T824 ARB?
The MOT on T824 ARB expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T824 ARB done?
T824 ARB was recorded at 97,578 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has T824 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T824 ARB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T824 ARB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T824 ARB find?
T824 ARB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake binding but not excessively; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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