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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T946 SHCMOT history

T946 SHC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,817 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T946 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T946 SHC was last recorded at 76,817 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2013: 38,512 miles, lower than 63,623 miles on 21 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,654 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,817 miles
  • 2025 – 76,654 miles
  • 2024 – 76,389 miles
  • 2023 – 76,349 miles
  • 2022 – 76,196 miles
  • 2021 – 74,180 miles
  • 2020 – 73,968 miles
  • 2019 – 73,177 miles
  • 2018 – 72,360 miles
  • 2017 – 71,694 miles
  • 2016 – 70,298 miles
  • 2015 – 68,335 miles
  • 2014 – 66,273 miles
  • 2013 – 38,512 miles
  • 2012 – 60,824 miles
  • 2011 – 58,144 miles
  • 2010 – 55,547 miles
  • 2009 – 52,164 miles
  • 2008 – 47,115 miles
  • 2007 – 42,205 miles
  • 2006 – 37,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,817 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Long travel on parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,817 miles (+163)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,817 miles
    Test number
    530423562725
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,654 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,654 miles
    Test number
    526792972526
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail76,650 miles (+261)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    339696933579
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,389 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    886337825525
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,349 miles (+153)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,349 miles
    Test number
    286113293157
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted---
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  6. Pass76,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    822846149880
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted..
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  7. Fail76,196 miles (+140)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    630396224197
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted..
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  8. Fail76,056 miles (+1,876)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    866299394967
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass74,180 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    318731626931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,155 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    226884797926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,968 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    615607212714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass73,177 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    305433278498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,360 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    381226819994
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass71,694 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    881005674683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,688 miles (+1,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,688 miles
    Test number
    165475223140
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass70,298 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    367072727429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass68,335 miles (+2,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    896813285004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,273 miles (+27,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    436301684034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,512 miles (-25,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    396221583065
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  20. Fail63,623 miles (+2,799)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    236670983044
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing the screen

  21. Pass60,824 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    646503382063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suispension corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Fail60,824 miles (+2,680)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    249043182029
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suispension corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  23. Pass58,144 miles (+2,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    707180691007
    • NoteLot of surface corrosion on & around suspension componets

  24. Pass55,547 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    211199190050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,164 miles (+5,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    613461679081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass47,115 miles (+4,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    253882278065
    • NoteAll tyres at or near devoid of tread at edges 3-3.5 mm where testable

  27. Pass42,205 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,205 miles
    Test number
    581945267067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    864608166009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T946 SHC

Does T946 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T946 SHC is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T946 SHC?
The MOT on T946 SHC is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T946 SHC done?
T946 SHC was recorded at 76,817 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has T946 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T946 SHC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T946 SHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T946 SHC find?
T946 SHC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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