
Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T920 VHUMOT history
T920 VHU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 146,043 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T920 VHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T920 VHU was last recorded at 146,043 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,929 miles · 7 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,114 miles
- Average per year
- 4,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,043 miles
- 2024 – 142,929 miles
- 2023 – 138,960 miles
- 2022 – 135,376 miles
- 2021 – 127,842 miles
- 2020 – 122,471 miles
- 2019 – 118,097 miles
- 2018 – 114,673 miles
- 2017 – 106,594 miles
- 2016 – 92,000 miles
- 2015 – 84,430 miles
- 2014 – 79,965 miles
- 2013 – 71,498 miles
- 2012 – 70,262 miles
- 2011 – 67,500 miles
- 2010 – 65,095 miles
- 2009 – 63,123 miles
- 2008 – 60,348 miles
- 2007 – 57,258 miles
- 2006 – 53,991 miles
- 2005 – 50,115 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroding.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,043 miles (+3,114)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 146,043 miles
- Test number
- 703744153093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroding.
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding.
Pass142,929 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 142,929 miles
- Test number
- 866617865157
- AdvisoryNearside front upper and lower ball joint rubbers perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside front upper and lower ball joint rubbers perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroding.
Fail142,910 miles (+3,950)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,910 miles
- Test number
- 533258000053
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front upper and lower ball joint rubbers perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside front upper and lower ball joint rubbers perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroding.
Pass138,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 138,960 miles
- Test number
- 329814320615
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front inner wings corroding.
Fail138,960 miles (+3,584)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,960 miles
- Test number
- 131238285005
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front inner wings corroding.
Pass135,376 miles (+48)4 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 135,376 miles
- Test number
- 827386944948
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm and worn on edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 and worn on edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel archs rusty and weak
- AdvisoryExhaust system very rusty and weak around joins
Fail135,328 miles (+7,486)1 dangerous3 major4 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,328 miles
- Test number
- 779328493828
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm and worn on edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 and worn on edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel archs rusty and weak
- AdvisoryExhaust system very rusty and weak around joins
Pass127,842 miles (+358)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 127,842 miles
- Test number
- 705102455267
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail127,484 miles (+5,013)2 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,484 miles
- Test number
- 605394893711
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,471 miles (+4,374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 122,471 miles
- Test number
- 687183020719
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusty
- AdvisoryRear brakes worn
Pass118,097 miles (+3,424)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,097 miles
- Test number
- 695631680938
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,673 miles (+177)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,673 miles
- Test number
- 298756213155
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail114,496 miles (+7,902)2 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,496 miles
- Test number
- 991048157020
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass106,594 miles (+549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 106,594 miles
- Test number
- 236156133385
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail106,045 miles (+14,045)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,045 miles
- Test number
- 275048685979
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass92,000 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 92,000 miles
- Test number
- 109405918447
- AdvisoryRear Brake Discs in Poor Condition
Pass84,430 miles (+4,465)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,430 miles
- Test number
- 615849985106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,965 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,965 miles
- Test number
- 929764274121
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail79,959 miles (+8,461)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,959 miles
- Test number
- 575829664187
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,498 miles (+1,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,498 miles
- Test number
- 508183563155
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,262 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,262 miles
- Test number
- 415036862146
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass67,500 miles (+2,405)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 67,500 miles
- Test number
- 446110161183
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll brake disc,s started to deteriorate on surface area /// both rear wheels and near side front wheels slightly damaged inner sides
Pass65,095 miles (+1,972)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 65,095 miles
- Test number
- 362852250139
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,123 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,123 miles
- Test number
- 444602559191
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass60,348 miles (+3,090)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 60,348 miles
- Test number
- 652984558147
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,258 miles (+3,267)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,258 miles
- Test number
- 212500657480
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,991 miles (+3,876)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 53,991 miles
- Test number
- 444197356117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNera side rear tyre starting to perrish
Pass50,115 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 50,115 miles
- Test number
- 673382855151
- NoteHandbrake travel getting to max.
Questions about T920 VHU
- Does T920 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T920 VHU expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T920 VHU?
- The MOT on T920 VHU expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T920 VHU done?
- T920 VHU was recorded at 146,043 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
- Has T920 VHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T920 VHU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T920 VHU 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 T920 VHU find?
- T920 VHU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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