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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T898 RTEMOT history

T898 RTE is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,308 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 RTE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 RTE was last recorded at 107,308 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,750 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,558 miles
Average per year
2,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,308 miles
  • 2021 – 104,750 miles
  • 2019 – 104,688 miles
  • 2018 – 103,635 miles
  • 2017 – 101,113 miles
  • 2016 – 99,491 miles
  • 2015 – 95,475 miles
  • 2014 – 88,067 miles
  • 2013 – 81,401 miles
  • 2012 – 78,178 miles
  • 2011 – 76,472 miles
  • 2010 – 74,809 miles
  • 2009 – 70,912 miles
  • 2008 – 66,114 miles
  • 2007 – 59,908 miles
  • 2006 – 52,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,308 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,308 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,308 miles
    Test number
    416442721180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,750 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    849308291154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,688 miles (+1,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,688 miles
    Test number
    704278661014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    719696362852
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,635 miles (+2,522)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    995913865528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,113 miles
    Test number
    986875875292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,113 miles (+1,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,113 miles
    Test number
    840857560252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass99,491 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,491 miles
    Test number
    137121217597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,475 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    187260925237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail95,475 miles (+7,408)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    486829415283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass88,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    717134624205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,067 miles (+6,666)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    595083824246
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass81,401 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    519799673176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,178 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    679545072175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,472 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    625376371101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,809 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    621680670192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    271360099111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,912 miles (+4,798)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    101040599124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass66,114 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    853607868241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,908 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    983584247297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    292559346218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T898 RTE

Does T898 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T898 RTE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T898 RTE?
The MOT on T898 RTE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T898 RTE done?
T898 RTE was recorded at 107,308 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
Has T898 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 RTE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T898 RTE 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 T898 RTE find?
T898 RTE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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