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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T86 EBWMOT history

T86 EBW is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,247 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 EBW was last recorded at 118,247 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,236 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,247 miles
  • 2023 – 117,456 miles
  • 2022 – 116,583 miles
  • 2020 – 113,649 miles
  • 2019 – 111,799 miles
  • 2018 – 107,829 miles
  • 2017 – 103,413 miles
  • 2016 – 102,549 miles
  • 2014 – 100,527 miles
  • 2013 – 96,716 miles
  • 2010 – 96,017 miles
  • 2009 – 93,817 miles
  • 2008 – 88,858 miles
  • 2007 – 82,987 miles
  • 2006 – 76,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,247 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • General under body corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,247 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    185731861224
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,236 miles (+780)6 major1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    748803525655
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,456 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    503120467370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,583 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,583 miles
    Test number
    163082787561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,566 miles (+2,917)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    248361432081
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,649 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    142473131839
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryCorrosion taking place to underside to most metals
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front bottom ball joint gaiters perishing

  7. Pass111,799 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,799 miles
    Test number
    663119616793
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion.

  8. Fail111,798 miles (+3,969)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,798 miles
    Test number
    349569414320
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion.

  9. Pass107,829 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    287668380756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill area corroded but not considered to be within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill area excessivly corroded but not considered to be within prescribed area

  10. Pass103,413 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    734449571442
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail103,411 miles (+862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    629439039704
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass102,549 miles (+2,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    542003918974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass100,527 miles (+3,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    447515114363
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,716 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    526956323315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    262616190481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,017 miles (+2,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    763759480199
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

  17. Pass93,817 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    460861169144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    700462688153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,858 miles (+5,871)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    281649778453
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass82,987 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    203488677146
    • NoteSee advisory sheet number 593248577138

  21. Fail82,987 miles (+6,882)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    593248577138
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no. plate fadded

  22. Fail76,105 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    583400286156
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre deep cuts in tread not showing cord
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  23. Pass76,105 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    901280786108
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre deep cuts in tread not showing cord
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

Questions about T86 EBW

Does T86 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T86 EBW is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T86 EBW?
The MOT on T86 EBW is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T86 EBW done?
T86 EBW was recorded at 118,247 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has T86 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 EBW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T86 EBW 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 T86 EBW find?
T86 EBW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded offside and nearside; front lower suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms surface corrosion; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, and 3 more.

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