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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T860 BPRMOT history

T860 BPR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,872 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T860 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T860 BPR was last recorded at 97,872 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,984 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,888 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,872 miles
  • 2025 – 93,984 miles
  • 2024 – 92,952 miles
  • 2023 – 92,470 miles
  • 2022 – 91,200 miles
  • 2021 – 89,966 miles
  • 2020 – 84,709 miles
  • 2019 – 82,171 miles
  • 2018 – 81,196 miles
  • 2017 – 79,736 miles
  • 2016 – 77,525 miles
  • 2015 – 73,858 miles
  • 2014 – 69,294 miles
  • 2013 – 65,565 miles
  • 2012 – 61,648 miles
  • 2011 – 56,928 miles
  • 2009 – 50,978 miles
  • 2008 – 47,079 miles
  • 2007 – 44,850 miles
  • 2006 – 39,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,872 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine oil low
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,872 miles (+3,888)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,872 miles
    Test number
    445833087422
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,984 miles (+1,032)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    266548964840
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,952 miles (+482)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    779959947853
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and OSF lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axle and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,470 miles (+1,270)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,470 miles
    Test number
    225735581989
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,200 miles (+1,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    812718357422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,966 miles (+5,257)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    753432833888
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low. Substantially low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper suspension arm bush perishing
    • AdvisoryRear transverse brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has minor stone chips

  7. Pass84,709 miles (+73)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    993768871217
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail84,636 miles (+2,465)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    952936684196
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass82,171 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,171 miles
    Test number
    288528788521
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass81,196 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    386340803492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail81,172 miles (+1,436)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    603409748597
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass79,736 miles (+2,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    594351933345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill blistered
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill blistered

  13. Pass77,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    842463645837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill blistered
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill blistered

  14. Fail77,525 miles (+3,667)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    592223291058
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill blistered
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill blistered

  15. Pass73,858 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    238869025131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,688 miles (+4,394)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    776674015182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,294 miles (+3,729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    809637924145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight smearing front wiper blades

  18. Pass65,565 miles (+3,917)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    346543933156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  19. Pass61,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,648 miles
    Test number
    508734122136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail61,647 miles (+4,719)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,647 miles
    Test number
    476944122122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass56,928 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    889570231119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,842 miles (+5,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    846756621171
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass50,978 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    864654679250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,079 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    564706878272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    214224177217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,850 miles (+5,706)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    880294177233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass39,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,144 miles
    Test number
    101530356114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T860 BPR

Does T860 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T860 BPR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T860 BPR?
The MOT on T860 BPR is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T860 BPR done?
T860 BPR was recorded at 97,872 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has T860 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T860 BPR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T860 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 T860 BPR find?
T860 BPR passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 8 more.

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