Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T827 FRUMOT history
T827 FRU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 78,131 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T827 FRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T827 FRU was last recorded at 78,131 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,528 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 603 miles
- Average per year
- 2,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,131 miles
- 2025 – 77,528 miles
- 2023 – 76,965 miles
- 2022 – 70,005 miles
- 2021 – 58,605 miles
- 2020 – 49,000 miles
- 2019 – 48,062 miles
- 2018 – 45,976 miles
- 2017 – 45,027 miles
- 2016 – 43,756 miles
- 2015 – 42,130 miles
- 2014 – 39,429 miles
- 2013 – 38,358 miles
- 2011 – 38,073 miles
- 2010 – 35,368 miles
- 2009 – 32,085 miles
- 2008 – 28,737 miles
- 2007 – 28,152 miles
- 2006 – 24,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,131 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,131 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 78,131 miles
- Test number
- 812670578785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,528 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 77,528 miles
- Test number
- 934807688599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,501 miles (+536)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,501 miles
- Test number
- 323801920055
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,965 miles (+50)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,965 miles
- Test number
- 622799635814
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail76,915 miles (+6,910)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,915 miles
- Test number
- 955889379816
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass70,005 miles (+249)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,005 miles
- Test number
- 317277710520
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,756 miles (+11,151)1 dangerous3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,756 miles
- Test number
- 110961405672
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,605 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 58,605 miles
- Test number
- 745618461194
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail58,605 miles (+9,605)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,605 miles
- Test number
- 793484318580
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,000 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 49,000 miles
- Test number
- 532297384780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,062 miles (+2,086)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 48,062 miles
- Test number
- 676695058042
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion evident inner body sill
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis damaged n/s and o/s
- AdvisoryCorrosion blistering evident body sills n/s and o/s
- AdvisoryUnderseal evident underside
Pass45,976 miles (+949)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 45,976 miles
- Test number
- 717011956027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,027 miles (+1,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 45,027 miles
- Test number
- 565960100615
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass43,756 miles (+1,626)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,756 miles
- Test number
- 884020011972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,130 miles (+2,701)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 42,130 miles
- Test number
- 178030815180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,429 miles (+1,071)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,429 miles
- Test number
- 739930684096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,358 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,358 miles
- Test number
- 906751313182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,073 miles (+2,705)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,073 miles
- Test number
- 477645921322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,368 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,368 miles
- Test number
- 423911730303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,085 miles (+3,348)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,085 miles
- Test number
- 621308619361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,737 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,737 miles
- Test number
- 153524038395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,152 miles (+3,902)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,152 miles
- Test number
- 780073497216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,250 miles (+309)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 24,250 miles
- Test number
- 470006906402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,941 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 23,941 miles
- Test number
- 783186856039
- NoteRear silencer rusty
Questions about T827 FRU
- Does T827 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T827 FRU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T827 FRU?
- The MOT on T827 FRU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T827 FRU done?
- T827 FRU was recorded at 78,131 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,648 miles a year.
- Has T827 FRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T827 FRU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T827 FRU 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 T827 FRU find?
- T827 FRU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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