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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

T888 TEXMOT history

T888 TEX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,417 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 TEX was last recorded at 60,417 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,231 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
3,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,417 miles
  • 2024 – 60,231 miles
  • 2023 – 59,941 miles
  • 2022 – 59,468 miles
  • 2021 – 58,781 miles
  • 2020 – 57,796 miles
  • 2019 – 57,665 miles
  • 2018 – 55,182 miles
  • 2017 – 52,995 miles
  • 2016 – 46,051 miles
  • 2015 – 39,597 miles
  • 2014 – 33,532 miles
  • 2013 – 26,966 miles
  • 2012 – 22,158 miles
  • 2011 – 16,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,417 miles
  • AdvisoryFront sub frame showing corrsion
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame showing corrsion

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,417 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,417 miles
    Test number
    379168364386
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame showing corrsion
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame showing corrsion

  2. Pass60,231 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    447275512263
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corroison

  3. Pass59,941 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    909565434814
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail59,918 miles (+450)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,918 miles
    Test number
    161054646258
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  5. Pass59,468 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,468 miles
    Test number
    276274684868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,466 miles (+685)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    603204681567
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass58,781 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    379854017767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,796 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,796 miles
    Test number
    585241108770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,665 miles (+2,483)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    598039783859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass55,182 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    579292444637
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass52,995 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    610931233118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    636369102875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,051 miles (+6,454)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    554369535186
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass39,597 miles (+6,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,597 miles
    Test number
    614407358196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE TO BE REPLACE SOON

  15. Pass33,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    119381164266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,532 miles (+6,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    189081464283
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass26,966 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,966 miles
    Test number
    726158843206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,158 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,158 miles
    Test number
    845252562290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,551 miles
    Test number
    659499661289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 TEX

Does T888 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 TEX is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 TEX?
The MOT on T888 TEX 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 T888 TEX done?
T888 TEX was recorded at 60,417 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
Has T888 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 TEX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T888 TEX 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 TEX find?
T888 TEX passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub frame showing corrsion; rear sub frame showing corrsion.

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