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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T8 EFFMOT history

T8 EFF is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,910 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 EFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 EFF was last recorded at 97,910 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,650 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,260 miles
Average per year
5,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,910 miles
  • 2025 – 91,650 miles
  • 2024 – 87,881 miles
  • 2023 – 80,766 miles
  • 2022 – 76,172 miles
  • 2021 – 73,009 miles
  • 2019 – 69,344 miles
  • 2018 – 63,668 miles
  • 2017 – 56,495 miles
  • 2016 – 51,582 miles
  • 2015 – 42,398 miles
  • 2014 – 33,901 miles
  • 2013 – 21,833 miles
  • 2011 – 17,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    942727336119
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail97,910 miles (+6,260)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    517591866769
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,650 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    919629596017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,881 miles (+7,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    911598077766
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass80,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    218077120071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,765 miles (+4,593)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    633240878203
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass76,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,172 miles
    Test number
    490627894962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,168 miles (+3,159)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    942284432028
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass73,009 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    176035766487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,344 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    304425428932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,668 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    560467187888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    122924731946
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes starting to bind.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail56,495 miles (+4,913)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    925194293738
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes starting to bind.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass51,582 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    813781079754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,398 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,398 miles
    Test number
    278969275016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,901 miles (+12,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,901 miles
    Test number
    105750104104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,833 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    21,833 miles
    Test number
    249457733048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    776640971254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 EFF

Does T8 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 EFF is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 EFF?
The MOT on T8 EFF is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 EFF done?
T8 EFF was recorded at 97,910 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,486 miles a year.
Has T8 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 EFF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 EFF 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 EFF find?
T8 EFF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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