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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T909 RTEMOT history

T909 RTE is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
83,339 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T909 RTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T909 RTE was last recorded at 83,339 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,620 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
2,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,339 miles
  • 2023 – 82,620 miles
  • 2022 – 81,968 miles
  • 2021 – 81,414 miles
  • 2020 – 80,324 miles
  • 2019 – 79,775 miles
  • 2018 – 79,258 miles
  • 2017 – 77,703 miles
  • 2016 – 76,221 miles
  • 2015 – 75,341 miles
  • 2014 – 72,675 miles
  • 2013 – 66,937 miles
  • 2012 – 62,746 miles
  • 2011 – 55,605 miles
  • 2010 – 54,103 miles
  • 2009 – 49,617 miles
  • 2008 – 44,126 miles
  • 2007 – 38,019 miles
  • 2006 – 32,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,339 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,339 miles (+719)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    998625744107
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass82,620 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    420612043961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass81,968 miles (+554)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,968 miles
    Test number
    511254397182
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,414 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    348713867807
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail81,406 miles (+1,082)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,406 miles
    Test number
    361810402566
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass80,324 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    476166211231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,775 miles (+517)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    918355650909
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    647940354741
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail79,258 miles (+1,555)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    856691649415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass77,703 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    389522223729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,221 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    326596028261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,341 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    588230305103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,675 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    596204804158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,937 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    908493193006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,746 miles (+7,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    805534492051
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

  16. Pass55,605 miles (+1,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    687197881089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,103 miles (+4,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,103 miles
    Test number
    243739790060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,617 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    192506989414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,126 miles (+6,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    624174078045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail38,019 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    794939687075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass38,019 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    822639687049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,543 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,543 miles
    Test number
    193479476000
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  23. Pass32,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,543 miles
    Test number
    604289576076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T909 RTE

Does T909 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T909 RTE expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T909 RTE?
The MOT on T909 RTE expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T909 RTE done?
T909 RTE was recorded at 83,339 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 2,754 miles a year.
Has T909 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T909 RTE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T909 RTE 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 T909 RTE find?
T909 RTE passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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