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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T874 BFVMOT history

T874 BFV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,744 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T874 BFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T874 BFV was last recorded at 68,744 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,253 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
2,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,744 miles
  • 2025 – 66,253 miles
  • 2024 – 61,759 miles
  • 2023 – 61,312 miles
  • 2022 – 60,609 miles
  • 2021 – 58,700 miles
  • 2019 – 58,126 miles
  • 2018 – 55,047 miles
  • 2016 – 55,004 miles
  • 2012 – 54,900 miles
  • 2011 – 54,785 miles
  • 2009 – 53,306 miles
  • 2008 – 38,185 miles
  • 2006 – 28,917 miles
  • 2005 – 21,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,744 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • All suspension arms and subframes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Car corroding various points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,744 miles (+2,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,744 miles
    Test number
    287280807958
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,253 miles (+4,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    989485876314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,759 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,759 miles
    Test number
    135607920634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,312 miles (+703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,312 miles
    Test number
    448275387651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  5. Pass60,609 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    869871940233
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms and subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryCar corroding various points

  6. Fail60,609 miles (+1,909)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    883426360297
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms and subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryCar corroding various points

  7. Pass58,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    400663569777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,700 miles (+574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    707735114913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass58,126 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,126 miles
    Test number
    397336804801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass55,047 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    998085856765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,004 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    524132054598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,900 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    177080162035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail54,883 miles (+98)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    185962442412
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass54,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    186250211033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,776 miles (+1,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    466630811032
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass53,306 miles (+7,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    802984469321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  17. Pass45,555 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    271649509058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,185 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    462463008047
    • NoteEmissions first test failed
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle surface rusting

  19. Fail38,185 miles (+9,268)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    273063908039
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions first test failed
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle surface rusting

  20. Pass28,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,917 miles
    Test number
    224153256321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,917 miles (+7,140)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,917 miles
    Test number
    491752156466
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass21,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,777 miles
    Test number
    812195155340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T874 BFV

Does T874 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T874 BFV is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T874 BFV?
The MOT on T874 BFV is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T874 BFV done?
T874 BFV was recorded at 68,744 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,274 miles a year.
Has T874 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T874 BFV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T874 BFV 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 T874 BFV find?
T874 BFV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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