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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T855 RDCMOT history

T855 RDC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,419 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 RDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 RDC was last recorded at 78,419 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,418 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,419 miles
  • 2025 – 75,828 miles
  • 2024 – 74,551 miles
  • 2023 – 73,707 miles
  • 2022 – 71,503 miles
  • 2021 – 69,029 miles
  • 2020 – 66,480 miles
  • 2019 – 64,093 miles
  • 2018 – 61,444 miles
  • 2017 – 58,405 miles
  • 2016 – 55,514 miles
  • 2015 – 53,519 miles
  • 2014 – 50,744 miles
  • 2013 – 47,916 miles
  • 2012 – 43,698 miles
  • 2011 – 41,885 miles
  • 2010 – 38,980 miles
  • 2009 – 34,982 miles
  • 2008 – 30,573 miles
  • 2007 – 29,403 miles
  • 2006 – 27,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,419 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,419 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    821143994414
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Fail78,418 miles (+2,590)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    831809358313
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Pass75,828 miles (+1,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    104107333455
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT & REAR LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,551 miles (+844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    593873002946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroding
  5. Pass73,707 miles (+2,204)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    282882859792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded
  6. Pass71,503 miles (+2,474)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    706549949656
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,029 miles
    Test number
    351599500256
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail69,029 miles (+2,549)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,029 miles
    Test number
    863643319700
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass66,480 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    324388315256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,093 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    624487858745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,444 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,444 miles
    Test number
    269176018000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    199114771471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,405 miles (+2,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    663320502519
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass55,514 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    560208809965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass53,519 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,519 miles
    Test number
    619834045084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,744 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,744 miles
    Test number
    577213464061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,916 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    867017453065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass43,698 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    787890262049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,885 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    488467141045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,980 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    162188340410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,982 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    383138049045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,573 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    953997258050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,403 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    672339257097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    120481166010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T855 RDC

Does T855 RDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T855 RDC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T855 RDC?
The MOT on T855 RDC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T855 RDC done?
T855 RDC was recorded at 78,419 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has T855 RDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 RDC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T855 RDC 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 T855 RDC find?
T855 RDC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe corroded.

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