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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T845 SAAMOT history

T845 SAA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,156 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T845 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T845 SAA was last recorded at 73,156 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,029 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
1,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,156 miles
  • 2022 – 73,029 miles
  • 2021 – 72,988 miles
  • 2020 – 72,845 miles
  • 2018 – 71,370 miles
  • 2017 – 67,761 miles
  • 2016 – 60,974 miles
  • 2015 – 57,721 miles
  • 2014 – 55,826 miles
  • 2013 – 53,635 miles
  • 2012 – 51,272 miles
  • 2011 – 48,602 miles
  • 2010 – 46,743 miles
  • 2009 – 43,721 miles
  • 2008 – 43,432 miles
  • 2007 – 43,192 miles
  • 2006 – 38,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,156 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,156 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    855791618505
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,029 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    298225190727
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened al corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,018 miles (+30)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,018 miles
    Test number
    862602053604
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened al corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,988 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    784079151088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail72,977 miles (+132)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    902197826257
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,845 miles (+1,475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    535040510032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,370 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    812251870523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corrosion

  8. Pass67,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    469912129300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail67,760 miles (+6,786)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    612842859467
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass60,974 miles (+3,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    983285193004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension ball joint covers becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake wear indicators scraping discs

  11. Pass57,721 miles (+1,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    218578005406
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust system becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass55,826 miles (+2,191)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    309294024270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked and perished but no cords showing yet

  13. Pass53,635 miles (+2,363)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,635 miles
    Test number
    437665423242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside front - offside rear- nearside front tyres cracked and perished on side walls

  14. Pass51,272 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    819544212215
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have perished side walls
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail51,272 miles (+2,670)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    587543712288
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have perished side walls
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass48,602 miles (+1,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    295563321288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,743 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,743 miles
    Test number
    620612320251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail46,717 miles (+2,996)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,717 miles
    Test number
    311257510261
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,721 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    880876829295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,432 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    992615378248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,192 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    444926277221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    120285597461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,554 miles (+3,487)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    161245197079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    131813996403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T845 SAA

Does T845 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T845 SAA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T845 SAA?
The MOT on T845 SAA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T845 SAA done?
T845 SAA was recorded at 73,156 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,719 miles a year.
Has T845 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T845 SAA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T845 SAA 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 SAA find?
T845 SAA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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