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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

T88 MXVMOT history

T88 MXV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,219 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 MXV was last recorded at 79,219 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,443 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,776 miles
Average per year
3,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,219 miles
  • 2024 – 77,443 miles
  • 2023 – 77,332 miles
  • 2021 – 76,664 miles
  • 2020 – 76,284 miles
  • 2019 – 73,596 miles
  • 2018 – 68,639 miles
  • 2017 – 66,382 miles
  • 2016 – 63,050 miles
  • 2015 – 59,964 miles
  • 2014 – 56,448 miles
  • 2013 – 52,424 miles
  • 2012 – 48,971 miles
  • 2010 – 42,965 miles
  • 2009 – 35,370 miles
  • 2008 – 27,921 miles
  • 2007 – 20,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,219 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine oil level on minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mount area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,219 miles (+1,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    772499869362
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,443 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    846355298024
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rusty all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,332 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    995730177604
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills/arches corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner sill ends corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle body/suspension/steering and braking components

  4. Fail77,332 miles (+668)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    419340363902
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills/arches corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner sill ends corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle body/suspension/steering and braking components

  5. Pass76,664 miles (+380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    471381344735
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill/inner sill ends corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill/arches corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  6. Pass76,284 miles (+2,688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    103336152415
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sill ends corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill/arches corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis , antiroll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  7. Pass73,596 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    282664930822
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroding

  8. Pass68,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    830040034897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,639 miles (+2,257)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    373781791916
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,382 miles (+3,332)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,382 miles
    Test number
    236612663197
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure(advise welding)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre has a nick in the outer side wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from O/S/R too N/S/R brake hose slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion along exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn and wearing close too legal limit(brake discs corroded)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin (brake discs corroded)

  11. Pass63,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    357791036915
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyers are perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads are starting to get low
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre is low 3mm 195/50 R15 92v
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail63,050 miles (+3,086)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    102265284675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyers are perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads are starting to get low
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre is low 3mm 195/50 R15 92v
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass59,964 miles (+3,516)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    796430085147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront tyres perished and cracking sidewalls
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 70% worn discs corroding
    • NoteSlight drag/bind front brakes

  14. Fail56,448 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,448 miles
    Test number
    527009064025
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass56,448 miles (+4,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,448 miles
    Test number
    759649364012
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Pass52,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    478632403001
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail52,419 miles (+3,448)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,419 miles
    Test number
    436312103025
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass48,971 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    169733802029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,965 miles (+7,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,965 miles
    Test number
    414110820353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,370 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,370 miles
    Test number
    150954519373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,921 miles (+7,540)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,921 miles
    Test number
    400797618431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,381 miles
    Test number
    744526517379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 MXV

Does T88 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 MXV is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T88 MXV?
The MOT on T88 MXV is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 MXV done?
T88 MXV was recorded at 79,219 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,273 miles a year.
Has T88 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 MXV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T88 MXV 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 T88 MXV find?
T88 MXV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty allover; nearside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms.

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