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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T874 DETMOT history

T874 DET is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 84,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,996 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T874 DET
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
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T874 DET was last recorded at 84,996 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,246 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
750 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,996 miles
  • 2025 – 84,246 miles
  • 2024 – 83,535 miles
  • 2022 – 83,506 miles
  • 2021 – 82,235 miles
  • 2020 – 81,719 miles
  • 2019 – 80,952 miles
  • 2018 – 79,764 miles
  • 2017 – 78,220 miles
  • 2016 – 76,702 miles
  • 2015 – 75,561 miles
  • 2014 – 74,530 miles
  • 2013 – 73,733 miles
  • 2012 – 72,550 miles
  • 2011 – 71,091 miles
  • 2010 – 68,414 miles
  • 2009 – 61,385 miles
  • 2008 – 51,698 miles
  • 2007 – 41,763 miles
  • 2006 – 34,846 miles
  • 2005 – 27,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,996 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear sill

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have a heavy coating of underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Unable to do a Full Corrosion assessment on chassis due to a heavy coating of underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,996 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    924871082124
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear sill

  2. Pass84,246 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,246 miles
    Test number
    421429919515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,535 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    755982416106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,506 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    274716673227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,235 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    108462958443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,719 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    157810737722
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have a heavy coating of underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to do a Full Corrosion assessment on chassis due to a heavy coating of underseal

  7. Fail81,612 miles (+660)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    311069490988
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have a heavy coating of underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to do a Full Corrosion assessment on chassis due to a heavy coating of underseal

  8. Pass80,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    360531617550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,874 miles (+1,110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    252824076875
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass79,764 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    383166787676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,758 miles (+1,538)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    679831331906
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass78,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    531493290312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,215 miles (+1,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,215 miles
    Test number
    637494430655
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass76,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    282386853520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,702 miles (+1,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    353283131289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass75,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,561 miles
    Test number
    857991785188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,561 miles (+1,031)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,561 miles
    Test number
    797900085186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass74,530 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    298654484158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,523 miles (+790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    828703784164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass73,733 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,733 miles
    Test number
    967730683199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,550 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    126032282178
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHigh rear brake imbalance

  22. Fail72,538 miles (+1,447)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    155457542129
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brakes high imbalance

  23. Fail71,091 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    189054341126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  24. Pass71,091 miles (+2,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,091 miles
    Test number
    395974041114
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  25. Pass68,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,414 miles
    Test number
    190864220109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,414 miles (+7,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,414 miles
    Test number
    821604020115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  27. Pass61,385 miles (+9,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    550386129139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,698 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    294655238419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,763 miles (+6,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    554287737172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  30. Pass34,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,846 miles
    Test number
    451029536164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834937336185
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass27,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2006
    Odometer
    27,960 miles
    Test number
    500343835195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T874 DET

Does T874 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T874 DET is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T874 DET?
The MOT on T874 DET is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T874 DET done?
T874 DET was recorded at 84,996 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has T874 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T874 DET has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T874 DET 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 DET find?
T874 DET passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion nearside rear sill.

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