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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

T8 DMVMOT history

T8 DMV is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 29,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
29,715 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 DMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 DMV was last recorded at 29,715 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,712 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,715 miles
  • 2025 – 29,593 miles
  • 2024 – 29,333 miles
  • 2023 – 29,169 miles
  • 2022 – 28,996 miles
  • 2021 – 28,731 miles
  • 2020 – 28,402 miles
  • 2019 – 28,068 miles
  • 2018 – 27,386 miles
  • 2017 – 26,845 miles
  • 2016 – 25,850 miles
  • 2015 – 24,825 miles
  • 2014 – 24,732 miles
  • 2013 – 22,677 miles
  • 2012 – 22,247 miles
  • 2011 – 20,971 miles
  • 2010 – 20,040 miles
  • 2009 – 19,279 miles
  • 2008 – 18,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,715 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,715 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    272882077836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail29,712 miles (+119)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,712 miles
    Test number
    464434768408
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass29,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,593 miles
    Test number
    122226930324
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail29,593 miles (+260)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,593 miles
    Test number
    702251914458
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass29,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    29,333 miles
    Test number
    792141532668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail29,333 miles (+164)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,333 miles
    Test number
    535969777958
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,169 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    202102336801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass28,996 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,996 miles
    Test number
    827504965118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,731 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,731 miles
    Test number
    902256974578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,402 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    28,402 miles
    Test number
    175010952783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    354887243974
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail28,068 miles (+682)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    860002066994
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass27,386 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    785405215052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail27,379 miles (+534)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    997607455383
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass26,845 miles (+995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,845 miles
    Test number
    942700247605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components in engine bay areas and are cable tied up in places and insecure in others

  16. Pass25,850 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,850 miles
    Test number
    625722947019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover obscuring some components in engine bay areas

  17. Pass24,825 miles (+93)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    716988215144
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • NoteCodes in ecu
    • NoteEngine under cover held up with cable ties
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  18. Pass24,732 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    608684314105
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust rusty

  19. Fail24,732 miles (+2,055)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    237433914136
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear and o/s/f brakes binding very slightly
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  20. Pass22,677 miles (+430)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,677 miles
    Test number
    435493413101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  21. Pass22,247 miles (+1,276)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,247 miles
    Test number
    699917712131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake disc slightly rusty on inner edge
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust joint rusty

  22. Pass20,971 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,971 miles
    Test number
    966181111123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,040 miles (+761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,040 miles
    Test number
    890257910173
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail19,279 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,279 miles
    Test number
    292442919178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass19,279 miles (+1,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,279 miles
    Test number
    311352819195
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass18,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,203 miles
    Test number
    483776618114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T8 DMV

Does T8 DMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 DMV is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 DMV?
The MOT on T8 DMV is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 DMV done?
T8 DMV was recorded at 29,715 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 639 miles a year.
Has T8 DMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 DMV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 DMV 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 DMV find?
T8 DMV passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner braking surface.

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