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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T85 MAUMOT history

T85 MAU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
111,838 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T85 MAU was last recorded at 111,838 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,669 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,169 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,838 miles
  • 2025 – 108,669 miles
  • 2024 – 104,343 miles
  • 2023 – 98,767 miles
  • 2022 – 93,577 miles
  • 2020 – 85,578 miles
  • 2017 – 85,565 miles
  • 2016 – 85,547 miles
  • 2015 – 85,188 miles
  • 2014 – 84,524 miles
  • 2013 – 83,760 miles
  • 2012 – 82,455 miles
  • 2011 – 80,555 miles
  • 2010 – 77,666 miles
  • 2009 – 74,586 miles
  • 2008 – 72,656 miles
  • 2007 – 63,073 miles
  • 2006 – 50,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,838 miles
  • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,838 miles (+3,169)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    738173988161
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,669 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,669 miles
    Test number
    161170762450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,343 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    859267124987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,767 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    238130020955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail98,757 miles (+5,180)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    902506916989
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,577 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    257803224362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,434 miles (+7,856)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    743754522054
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,578 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,578 miles
    Test number
    517538379507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,565 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    660387544890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,547 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    990159635690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,188 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    425140885171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,524 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    367094074154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,760 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    717986873141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,455 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    715240182103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,555 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    837730151003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,666 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    474257440012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,586 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,586 miles
    Test number
    473508549001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,656 miles (+9,583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    401013848056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,073 miles (+12,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    874131007173
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded!

  20. Pass50,511 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    461478596170
    • 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)

  21. Pass49,640 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    884940996063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,635 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    482219986016
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T85 MAU

Does T85 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 MAU expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 MAU?
The MOT on T85 MAU expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 MAU done?
T85 MAU was recorded at 111,838 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has T85 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 MAU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T85 MAU 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 T85 MAU find?
T85 MAU failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: central brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 6 more.

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