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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

T8 ADAMOT history

T8 ADA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,501 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ADA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ADA was last recorded at 110,501 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,160 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
341 miles
Average per year
4,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,501 miles
  • 2025 – 102,062 miles
  • 2024 – 93,946 miles
  • 2023 – 84,460 miles
  • 2022 – 81,424 miles
  • 2021 – 73,360 miles
  • 2020 – 72,594 miles
  • 2019 – 68,897 miles
  • 2018 – 64,072 miles
  • 2017 – 58,220 miles
  • 2016 – 53,081 miles
  • 2015 – 48,997 miles
  • 2014 – 45,073 miles
  • 2013 – 41,078 miles
  • 2012 – 37,432 miles
  • 2011 – 32,543 miles
  • 2010 – 27,697 miles
  • 2009 – 22,045 miles
  • 2008 – 18,450 miles
  • 2007 – 17,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,501 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,501 miles (+341)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    538407915280
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,160 miles (+8,098)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,160 miles
    Test number
    569909689786
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,062 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    943061875414
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,055 miles (+8,109)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    156438208229
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,946 miles (+9,486)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    586708329183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,460 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,460 miles
    Test number
    431058625406
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail84,459 miles (+24)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    263785097483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail84,435 miles (+3,011)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    218059803219
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill - corrosion and inadequate repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both - perished also (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to joint block (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    143649565858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,424 miles (+8,064)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    742636756732
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,360 miles (+766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    885675437069
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,594 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    415531157871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,897 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,897 miles
    Test number
    683277943896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    757910694321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail64,072 miles (+5,852)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    526857220177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass58,220 miles (+104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    852458709941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight binding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding.

  17. Fail58,116 miles (+5,035)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    866758601397
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight binding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding.

  18. Pass53,081 miles (+4,084)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    909731040379
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  19. Pass48,997 miles (+3,924)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    135482075425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle has been stood.

  20. Pass45,073 miles (+3,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    525886664064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,078 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    806405473049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,432 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,432 miles
    Test number
    169456272055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,543 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,543 miles
    Test number
    225971971034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,697 miles (+5,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,697 miles
    Test number
    353162270030
    • NoteOffside rear brake rubbing slightly

  25. Pass22,045 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    642163079004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,450 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    563807878046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,005 miles
    Test number
    414225967066
    • 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 T8 ADA

Does T8 ADA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ADA is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 ADA?
The MOT on T8 ADA is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 ADA done?
T8 ADA was recorded at 110,501 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,814 miles a year.
Has T8 ADA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ADA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 ADA 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 T8 ADA find?
T8 ADA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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