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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T943 SHCMOT history

T943 SHC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
108,980 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T943 SHC was last recorded at 108,980 miles on 31 May 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,863 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
2,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,980 miles
  • 2024 – 102,579 miles
  • 2023 – 96,426 miles
  • 2020 – 96,217 miles
  • 2019 – 95,322 miles
  • 2017 – 93,560 miles
  • 2016 – 91,491 miles
  • 2015 – 89,066 miles
  • 2014 – 86,751 miles
  • 2013 – 84,576 miles
  • 2012 – 82,546 miles
  • 2011 – 81,267 miles
  • 2009 – 80,119 miles
  • 2008 – 78,163 miles
  • 2007 – 74,784 miles
  • 2006 – 70,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,980 miles
  • AdvisoryDRIVERS BUCKET SEATS AND HARNESSES FITTED
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,980 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,980 miles
    Test number
    261678735441
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS BUCKET SEATS AND HARNESSES FITTED
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail108,863 miles (+6,284)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,863 miles
    Test number
    583147594626
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers race seat / harness fitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp level position 1
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounting fractured / bolt loose

  3. Pass102,579 miles (+6,153)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    387197336207
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres both worn heavily on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,426 miles (+209)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,426 miles
    Test number
    291577455230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,217 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    244856834851
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass95,322 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    411206537764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail95,322 miles (+1,762)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    854609698968
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,560 miles (+2,069)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    428265841730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill panel corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3+mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass91,491 miles (+2,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,491 miles
    Test number
    777729057272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass89,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    267062465055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail89,066 miles (+2,315)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    596742565054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass86,751 miles (+2,175)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    308553364018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

  13. Pass84,576 miles (+19)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    259365183019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion in offside outer sill panel at rear
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear lower on edges

  14. Fail84,557 miles (+2,011)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    709824783013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion in offside outer sill panel at rear
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear lower on edges

  15. Pass82,546 miles (+1,279)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,546 miles
    Test number
    817759172025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outside edge
    • NoteO/s/r outer door sill badly corroded

  16. Pass81,267 miles (+1,148)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    218988381064
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on outside edge

  17. Pass80,119 miles (+1,956)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    380871309223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

  18. Pass78,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    633049778184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,163 miles (+3,379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    930699178116
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass74,784 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    263707927214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on outside edge
    • NoteNon cat test carried out as no exact match on data found
    • NoteSteering wheel grip slightly loose

  21. Fail74,784 miles (+4,408)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    424797127218
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on outside edge
    • NoteNon cat test carried out as no exact match on data found
    • NoteSteering wheel grip slightly loose

  22. Pass70,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    950892016235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T943 SHC

Does T943 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T943 SHC expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T943 SHC?
The MOT on T943 SHC expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T943 SHC done?
T943 SHC was recorded at 108,980 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 2,050 miles a year.
Has T943 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 SHC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T943 SHC 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 T943 SHC find?
T943 SHC passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 3 advisories: drivers bucket seats and harnesses fitted; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy.

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