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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

T888 AVEMOT history

T888 AVE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
143,678 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T888 AVE was last recorded at 143,678 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 10,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,652 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,026 miles
Average per year
7,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,678 miles
  • 2025 – 133,652 miles
  • 2024 – 129,266 miles
  • 2023 – 123,406 miles
  • 2022 – 123,335 miles
  • 2021 – 116,804 miles
  • 2019 – 109,190 miles
  • 2018 – 96,931 miles
  • 2017 – 82,873 miles
  • 2016 – 75,820 miles
  • 2015 – 65,999 miles
  • 2014 – 61,513 miles
  • 2012 – 43,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,678 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,678 miles (+10,026)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,678 miles
    Test number
    986129725041
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass133,652 miles (+4,386)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,652 miles
    Test number
    631950114192
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,266 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,266 miles
    Test number
    576280543651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail129,242 miles (+5,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,242 miles
    Test number
    944375261142
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass123,406 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    967636419119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail123,335 miles (+6,531)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,335 miles
    Test number
    329553787456
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass116,804 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,804 miles
    Test number
    512703933629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing

  8. Fail116,797 miles (+7,607)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,797 miles
    Test number
    665624732535
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe to body brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe to body brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perishing

  9. Pass109,190 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    520147794920
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring power steering components

  10. Fail109,190 miles (+12,259)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    649505463213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right unit not flush with bumper (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring power steering components

  11. Pass96,931 miles (+14,058)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,931 miles
    Test number
    774448835174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,873 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    454035625422
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail82,628 miles (+6,808)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    176891579405
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and lipped

  14. Pass75,820 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    383603469620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,773 miles (+9,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,773 miles
    Test number
    778031091822
    • 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)

  16. Pass65,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    585572537515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,999 miles (+4,486)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    872987161207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass61,513 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,513 miles
    Test number
    537946294104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,475 miles (+16,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    496921044162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass43,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,895 miles
    Test number
    817979192283
    • 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)

Questions about T888 AVE

Does T888 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T888 AVE expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T888 AVE?
The MOT on T888 AVE expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T888 AVE done?
T888 AVE was recorded at 143,678 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,253 miles a year.
Has T888 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 AVE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 AVE 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 T888 AVE find?
T888 AVE failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 5 more.

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