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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T975 ARXMOT history

T975 ARX is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
104,042 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T975 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T975 ARX was last recorded at 104,042 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,010 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,042 miles
  • 2024 – 102,880 miles
  • 2023 – 100,232 miles
  • 2022 – 97,483 miles
  • 2021 – 95,129 miles
  • 2020 – 91,095 miles
  • 2018 – 91,078 miles
  • 2017 – 88,147 miles
  • 2016 – 84,314 miles
  • 2015 – 79,243 miles
  • 2014 – 73,570 miles
  • 2013 – 67,341 miles
  • 2011 – 58,317 miles
  • 2010 – 47,910 miles
  • 2009 – 44,537 miles
  • 2008 – 40,518 miles
  • 2007 – 35,880 miles
  • 2006 – 30,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,042 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,042 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,042 miles
    Test number
    569451941527
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail104,010 miles (+1,130)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    367858484209
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass102,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,880 miles
    Test number
    918006280905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,880 miles (+2,648)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,880 miles
    Test number
    795548837950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass100,232 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    901167454735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    797562859552
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail97,483 miles (+2,354)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    590676545751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass95,129 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,129 miles
    Test number
    894167193958
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail95,121 miles (+4,026)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    699412624117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust poor condition resealed joint to get emissions pass (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,095 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,095 miles
    Test number
    752646702069
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass91,078 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,078 miles
    Test number
    425042283820
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail91,044 miles (+2,897)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,044 miles
    Test number
    850136696594
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass88,147 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    881080980789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,054 miles (+3,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,054 miles
    Test number
    729563648446
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass84,314 miles (+5,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    175815488399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass79,243 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,243 miles
    Test number
    708293072228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,570 miles (+6,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    548485314330
    • NoteO/s/f brake slightly binding

  18. Pass67,341 miles (+9,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    415741793272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,317 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    455200951328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail58,275 miles (+10,365)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    449486541348
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,910 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    241798650406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,537 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    854803159115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass44,537 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    944683759137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass40,518 miles (+4,638)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    964058048189
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteLong hand brake travel

  25. Pass35,880 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    931539357122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,763 miles
    Test number
    931490256100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T975 ARX

Does T975 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T975 ARX expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T975 ARX?
The MOT on T975 ARX expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T975 ARX done?
T975 ARX was recorded at 104,042 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has T975 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T975 ARX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T975 ARX 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 T975 ARX find?
T975 ARX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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