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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T878 WHWMOT history

T878 WHW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,501 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 WHW was last recorded at 115,501 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,407 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,094 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,501 miles
  • 2024 – 114,407 miles
  • 2023 – 113,893 miles
  • 2022 – 113,344 miles
  • 2021 – 112,554 miles
  • 2020 – 111,697 miles
  • 2019 – 110,865 miles
  • 2018 – 109,433 miles
  • 2016 – 107,191 miles
  • 2015 – 105,586 miles
  • 2014 – 104,481 miles
  • 2013 – 103,327 miles
  • 2012 – 102,200 miles
  • 2011 – 100,857 miles
  • 2010 – 98,744 miles
  • 2009 – 95,943 miles
  • 2008 – 92,573 miles
  • 2007 – 82,498 miles
  • 2006 – 71,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,501 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,501 miles (+1,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,501 miles
    Test number
    574358990723
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass114,407 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    364991046255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  3. Fail114,407 miles (+514)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    990681004128
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side no lock on both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  4. Pass113,893 miles (+549)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    473542417618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components.

  5. Pass113,344 miles (+790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,344 miles
    Test number
    934372541170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,554 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    282129684899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail112,552 miles (+855)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,552 miles
    Test number
    356900013995
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    681182077853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail111,697 miles (+832)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    145221290424
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    286205358988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,865 miles (+1,432)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    232062366282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass109,433 miles (+2,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,433 miles
    Test number
    163493003142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass107,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    956203738959
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail107,191 miles (+1,605)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    161835824747
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass105,586 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    319553918910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail105,582 miles (+1,101)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    143154246033
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm of anti roll bar mount and sub frame mounting mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked in yellow near sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass104,481 miles (+1,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,481 miles
    Test number
    599600034394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass103,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    139538233362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail103,327 miles (+1,127)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    435628833491
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass102,200 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    155706932365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,857 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    379545521319
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  22. Fail100,847 miles (+2,103)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,847 miles
    Test number
    235133021350
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s front chassis rail corroded
    • NoteO/s front chassis rail corroded
    • NoteO/s outer sill panel corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty

  23. Pass98,744 miles (+2,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    280708320358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass95,943 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,943 miles
    Test number
    871243549375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail95,940 miles (+3,367)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,940 miles
    Test number
    412992149375
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass92,573 miles (+4,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    564496148351
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass88,080 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    650603798077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,498 miles (+11,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    613337537077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass71,251 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    210259446030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail71,248 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    600258046052
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T878 WHW

Does T878 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 WHW is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T878 WHW?
The MOT on T878 WHW is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 WHW done?
T878 WHW was recorded at 115,501 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has T878 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 WHW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T878 WHW 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 T878 WHW find?
T878 WHW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust; nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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