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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T87 UMVMOT history

T87 UMV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,165 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 UMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 UMV was last recorded at 60,165 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,084 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
2,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,165 miles
  • 2025 – 60,084 miles
  • 2024 – 59,953 miles
  • 2023 – 59,730 miles
  • 2022 – 59,273 miles
  • 2021 – 58,470 miles
  • 2019 – 54,506 miles
  • 2018 – 51,454 miles
  • 2017 – 49,296 miles
  • 2016 – 47,321 miles
  • 2015 – 44,984 miles
  • 2014 – 42,710 miles
  • 2013 – 40,223 miles
  • 2012 – 38,068 miles
  • 2011 – 35,853 miles
  • 2010 – 33,635 miles
  • 2009 – 29,604 miles
  • 2008 – 25,891 miles
  • 2007 – 21,983 miles
  • 2006 – 20,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,165 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,165 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    990718732253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,084 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    164314199648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,953 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,953 miles
    Test number
    157474151106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,730 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,730 miles
    Test number
    879007922545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,273 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,273 miles
    Test number
    632921829176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,470 miles (+3,964)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    107902600746
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and wearing inner edge close to cord being shown (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass54,506 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    809723396179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,454 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,454 miles
    Test number
    302654139281
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  9. Fail51,423 miles (+2,127)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,423 miles
    Test number
    964390844818
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass49,296 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    754082517809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,283 miles (+1,962)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,283 miles
    Test number
    798332180548
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass47,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    998172955539
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high
    • AdvisoryWindscreen obstruction - slight damage to both inner chassis rails

  13. Fail47,321 miles (+2,337)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    923809665747
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH - deteriorated - misty (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel high
    • AdvisoryWindscreen obstruction - slight damage to both inner chassis rails

  14. Pass44,984 miles (+2,274)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    169364935282
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteJust passed emissions test

  15. Pass42,710 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    396019134459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteJust passed emissions test
    • NotePark brake travel high

  16. Fail42,705 miles (+2,482)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    358459634441
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteJust passed emissions test
    • NotePark brake travel high

  17. Pass40,223 miles (+2,155)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,223 miles
    Test number
    288464433213
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBrake fluid slightly low - cuts to nearside front tyre wall - cuts & scuffing to nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEmissions test just pass
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear inner chassis rail

  18. Pass38,068 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    336633842482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,853 miles (+2,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    849034131214
    • NoteAdvise,rear brake discs corroded.

  20. Pass33,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    823527700264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,635 miles (+4,031)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    974577700220
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCatalyst worn
    • NoteCuts to nearside front & rear tyres
    • NotePark brake travel
    • NoteWindscreen obstuction

  22. Pass29,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    844679799177
    • NoteSmall cut to offside front tyre wall - slight damage to both rear chassis members - offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - park brake travel high

  23. Fail29,604 miles (+3,713)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    130589599199
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSmall cut to offside front tyre wall - slight damage to both rear chassis members - offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - park brake travel high

  24. Pass25,891 miles (+3,908)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    363163008406
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCut to o/s/f tyre outer wall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit and cuts and cracking to outer wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit
    • NoteParking brake travel high

  25. Fail21,983 miles3 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    373254907286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCatalyst weak
    • NoteCracking to offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront & rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear chasis member
    • NoteSmall cut to neaside front tyre wall

  26. Pass21,983 miles (+1,782)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    843854807245
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCatalyst weak
    • NoteCracking to offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront & rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear chasis member
    • NoteSmall cut to neaside front tyre wall

  27. Pass20,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    894192526204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 UMV

Does T87 UMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 UMV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 UMV?
The MOT on T87 UMV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 UMV done?
T87 UMV was recorded at 60,165 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,040 miles a year.
Has T87 UMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 UMV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T87 UMV 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 T87 UMV find?
T87 UMV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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