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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T845 FRUMOT history

T845 FRU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,208 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T845 FRU
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T845 FRU was last recorded at 124,208 miles on 19 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,202 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,208 miles
  • 2025 – 122,669 miles
  • 2024 – 121,022 miles
  • 2023 – 118,403 miles
  • 2019 – 110,986 miles
  • 2018 – 110,668 miles
  • 2017 – 103,760 miles
  • 2016 – 99,331 miles
  • 2015 – 95,829 miles
  • 2014 – 89,903 miles
  • 2013 – 82,521 miles
  • 2012 – 74,636 miles
  • 2011 – 66,083 miles
  • 2010 – 58,821 miles
  • 2009 – 51,154 miles
  • 2008 – 42,813 miles
  • 2007 – 33,310 miles
  • 2006 – 25,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,208 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,208 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,208 miles
    Test number
    394083235302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail124,202 miles (+1,533)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,202 miles
    Test number
    630139339355
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass122,669 miles (+1,647)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    731865936958
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer door sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,022 miles (+2,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,022 miles
    Test number
    990499089807
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread white area not fully white (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion on subframes and suspension components but appear solid

  5. Pass118,403 miles (+7,417)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,403 miles
    Test number
    643059943029
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange deteriorated

  6. Pass110,986 miles (+110)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    461914489057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  7. Fail110,876 miles (+208)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    800239844761
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  8. Pass110,668 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,668 miles
    Test number
    346447373076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,760 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    327929418636
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is quite rusty but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail103,757 miles (+4,426)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    515203684389
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis on inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is quite rusty but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass99,331 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    645332846669
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail99,331 miles (+3,502)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    273131329584
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail95,829 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    588915805106
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  14. Pass95,829 miles (+5,926)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    617635905187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  15. Pass89,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    535780804154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,903 miles (+7,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    147100104101
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass82,521 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    286306303131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,636 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    239365312141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,083 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    476708001155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    123170510138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,821 miles (+7,667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    230810510165
    • 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)

  22. Pass51,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    993947119127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,154 miles (+8,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    840067919118
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass42,813 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    891522418129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,310 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,310 miles
    Test number
    360171027124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    281199706133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T845 FRU

Does T845 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T845 FRU is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T845 FRU?
The MOT on T845 FRU is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T845 FRU done?
T845 FRU was recorded at 124,208 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has T845 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T845 FRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T845 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 T845 FRU find?
T845 FRU passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement hub end, and 6 more.

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