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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

T8 VBYMOT history

T8 VBY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,119 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VBY was last recorded at 65,119 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,824 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,295 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,119 miles
  • 2025 – 58,824 miles
  • 2024 – 55,909 miles
  • 2023 – 53,173 miles
  • 2022 – 50,996 miles
  • 2021 – 47,335 miles
  • 2020 – 44,433 miles
  • 2019 – 37,475 miles
  • 2018 – 34,661 miles
  • 2017 – 32,679 miles
  • 2016 – 31,039 miles
  • 2015 – 28,990 miles
  • 2014 – 25,379 miles
  • 2013 – 22,105 miles
  • 2012 – 20,982 miles
  • 2011 – 18,990 miles
  • 2010 – 17,753 miles
  • 2009 – 14,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,119 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • All four wheels and tyres damaged by kerbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,119 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,119 miles
    Test number
    603673837337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,824 miles
    Test number
    751065443377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail58,824 miles (+2,915)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,824 miles
    Test number
    621614679091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass55,909 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    858474598381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,173 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    808811360201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,996 miles (+3,661)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    906631321922
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass47,335 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    874572762510
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail47,335 miles (+2,902)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    443821292430
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass44,433 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    775585351835
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail44,432 miles (+6,957)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,432 miles
    Test number
    930128862951
    • DangerousOffside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND CRACKING
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass37,475 miles (+2,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    411648985851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,661 miles (+1,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    905919958825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass32,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,679 miles
    Test number
    622423874497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread heavily cracked and perished and outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread has a nail/bolt in the tread

  14. Fail32,679 miles (+1,640)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,679 miles
    Test number
    956350304591
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread heavily cracked and perished and outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread has a nail/bolt in the tread

  15. Pass31,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    443988593049
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels and tyres damaged by kerbing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Accident damage to boot lid and bumper, however, body and chassis appear undamaged

  16. Fail31,039 miles (+2,049)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    632879928712
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels and tyres damaged by kerbing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Accident damage to boot lid and bumper, however, body and chassis appear undamaged

  17. Pass28,990 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    269758945155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOs rear tyre tread perrished and cracked
    • NoteSlight leak of gasses from exhaust

  18. Fail28,990 miles (+3,611)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    396408045117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOs rear tyre tread perrished and cracked
    • NoteSlight leak of gasses from exhaust

  19. Pass25,379 miles (+3,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    846964854156
    • NoteOffside headlamp aim set on upper limit .

  20. Pass22,105 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,105 miles
    Test number
    586434153137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,982 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,982 miles
    Test number
    918492482225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    175699291223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,990 miles (+1,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    777404691203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass17,753 miles (+3,464)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,753 miles
    Test number
    352832580428
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass14,289 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,289 miles
    Test number
    434896999245
    • 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)
    • NoteDamage to sidewall of nsr tyre no cords visible

Questions about T8 VBY

Does T8 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VBY is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VBY?
The MOT on T8 VBY 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 VBY done?
T8 VBY was recorded at 65,119 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has T8 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VBY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 VBY 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 VBY find?
T8 VBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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