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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T97 DLTMOT history

T97 DLT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
139,270 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 DLT
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
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 DLT was last recorded at 139,270 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,267 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,270 miles
  • 2024 – 135,467 miles
  • 2023 – 122,255 miles
  • 2022 – 119,609 miles
  • 2021 – 117,399 miles
  • 2020 – 115,972 miles
  • 2019 – 110,087 miles
  • 2018 – 105,197 miles
  • 2017 – 101,108 miles
  • 2016 – 96,626 miles
  • 2015 – 91,082 miles
  • 2014 – 87,718 miles
  • 2013 – 85,007 miles
  • 2012 – 83,612 miles
  • 2011 – 80,092 miles
  • 2010 – 77,236 miles
  • 2009 – 70,095 miles
  • 2008 – 60,840 miles
  • 2007 – 56,074 miles
  • 2006 – 54,220 miles
  • 2005 – 51,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,270 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,270 miles
    Test number
    232272027368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,267 miles (+3,800)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    268897834977
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive blowing on system (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe /crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low brake effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake conversion fitted l/h and r/h front

  3. Pass135,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    536371682911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,467 miles (+13,212)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    934551273177
    • MajorPosition lamp missing both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,255 miles (+2,646)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,255 miles
    Test number
    828490328790
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass119,609 miles (+2,210)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    876344944728
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower power steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,399 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    400286364517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,972 miles (+5,885)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    876573358408
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front posistion lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake fluid low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    627922037378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin especially offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail110,087 miles (+104)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    766273764527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin especially offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail109,983 miles (+4,786)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,983 miles
    Test number
    437116855806
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass105,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,197 miles
    Test number
    173193599744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail105,197 miles (+4,089)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,197 miles
    Test number
    257372921907
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass101,108 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,108 miles
    Test number
    183873403876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,626 miles (+5,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    356555242575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass91,082 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,082 miles
    Test number
    389767785022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,718 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    376570604181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,007 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    126958993066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront registration plate is slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass85,007 miles (+1,395)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    359078993065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront registration plate is slightly deteriorated

  20. Fail83,612 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    869447192093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteTyres showing signs of uneven wear possible track issue

  21. Pass83,612 miles (+3,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    988187592007
    • NoteTyres showing signs of uneven wear possible track issue

  22. Pass80,092 miles (+2,856)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    968897391079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass77,236 miles (+7,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    520596290071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass70,095 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    312307299091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,840 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    330031908124
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass60,840 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    711841808161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,074 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    512523207199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,220 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    390997686023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2006
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    912029135130
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T97 DLT

Does T97 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 DLT expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 DLT?
The MOT on T97 DLT expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 DLT done?
T97 DLT was recorded at 139,270 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 4,345 miles a year.
Has T97 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 DLT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T97 DLT 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 T97 DLT find?
T97 DLT passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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