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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

T8 ORWMOT history

T8 ORW is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,443 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ORW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ORW was last recorded at 80,443 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,435 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,443 miles
  • 2025 – 80,435 miles
  • 2017 – 80,052 miles
  • 2016 – 79,301 miles
  • 2015 – 77,940 miles
  • 2014 – 75,888 miles
  • 2013 – 73,333 miles
  • 2012 – 68,149 miles
  • 2011 – 60,440 miles
  • 2010 – 52,876 miles
  • 2009 – 49,469 miles
  • 2008 – 47,997 miles
  • 2007 – 45,352 miles
  • 2006 – 42,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,443 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    853738859499
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,435 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    408139862726
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail80,430 miles (+378)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,430 miles
    Test number
    487396073616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    663745458428
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  5. Fail80,052 miles (+751)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    143796837628
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  6. Pass79,301 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    658473211025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass77,940 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    318736505459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,888 miles (+2,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    255729294142
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  9. Pass73,333 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    237461873450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,325 miles (+5,176)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,325 miles
    Test number
    318813263122
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp inop

  11. Pass68,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    589955802287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,149 miles (+7,709)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    596225302213
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass60,440 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    259707881474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    591717170165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,876 miles (+3,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    700827670166
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass49,469 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    250771889180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,997 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,997 miles
    Test number
    914137188154
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass45,352 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,352 miles
    Test number
    942102737027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    603486156140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 ORW

Does T8 ORW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ORW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 ORW?
The MOT on T8 ORW is valid until 2 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 ORW done?
T8 ORW was recorded at 80,443 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has T8 ORW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ORW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 ORW 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 ORW find?
T8 ORW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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