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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T854 BPRMOT history

T854 BPR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
106,684 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 BPR
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 expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T854 BPR was last recorded at 106,684 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,670 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,684 miles
  • 2024 – 106,666 miles
  • 2023 – 105,486 miles
  • 2022 – 103,932 miles
  • 2019 – 102,528 miles
  • 2018 – 102,250 miles
  • 2017 – 100,918 miles
  • 2016 – 93,497 miles
  • 2015 – 85,193 miles
  • 2014 – 76,700 miles
  • 2013 – 71,756 miles
  • 2012 – 60,125 miles
  • 2011 – 44,404 miles
  • 2010 – 36,304 miles
  • 2009 – 32,454 miles
  • 2008 – 28,054 miles
  • 2007 – 24,271 miles
  • 2006 – 20,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,684 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CHASSIS CLIPPING POINT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,684 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,684 miles
    Test number
    766808203626
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

  2. Fail106,670 miles (+4)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,670 miles
    Test number
    725300543814
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

  3. Fail106,666 miles (+1,180)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    175464934359
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner seals corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass105,486 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    787601842573
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,932 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,932 miles
    Test number
    473295506799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass102,528 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    472902504355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,250 miles (+1,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    234731226158
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass100,918 miles (+7,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    778980578524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass93,497 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    186575397515
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CHASSIS CLIPPING POINT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/R INNER (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail93,486 miles (+8,293)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,486 miles
    Test number
    700810304230
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint O/S/F LOWER (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps O/S (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CHASSIS CLIPPING POINT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/R INNER (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass85,193 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,193 miles
    Test number
    687232115281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAnti slip device on brake pedal worn
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens deteriorated and starting to affect beam image
    • NoteBraking surfaces on both side rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteCorrosion starting on offside sill panel

  12. Fail85,932 miles (+9,232)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    296702115207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAnti slip device on brake pedal worn
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens deteriorated and starting to affect beam image
    • NoteBraking surfaces on both side rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteCorrosion starting on offside sill panel

  13. Pass76,700 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    317530114229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass71,756 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,756 miles
    Test number
    995188833303
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly split
    • NoteBoth rear wheel inner trim has slight damage

  15. Fail71,736 miles (+11,611)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,736 miles
    Test number
    617015633305
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr wheel slightly damage inner side

  16. Pass60,125 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    539345732373
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail60,124 miles (+15,720)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    799954332339
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass44,404 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    279880741310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,403 miles (+8,099)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    145189131331
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass36,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    611487520378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,304 miles (+3,850)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    663347320327
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass32,454 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    682238639339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    773811548309
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack.

  24. Fail28,053 miles (+3,782)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,053 miles
    Test number
    872541648300
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre begining to perish and crack.

  25. Fail24,271 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,271 miles
    Test number
    340180027340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass24,271 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,271 miles
    Test number
    441040427473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,659 miles
    Test number
    383151726387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T854 BPR

Does T854 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T854 BPR expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T854 BPR?
The MOT on T854 BPR expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T854 BPR done?
T854 BPR was recorded at 106,684 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 4,598 miles a year.
Has T854 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 BPR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T854 BPR 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 T854 BPR find?
T854 BPR passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear; front oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear seals, and 1 more.

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