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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T980 ARXMOT history

T980 ARX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
97,884 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 ARX was last recorded at 97,884 miles on 1 May 2025, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2010: 47,643 miles, lower than 55,772 miles on 21 Apr 2009.

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
97,349 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,884 miles
  • 2024 – 97,349 miles
  • 2023 – 96,376 miles
  • 2021 – 96,313 miles
  • 2020 – 95,118 miles
  • 2019 – 93,948 miles
  • 2018 – 91,031 miles
  • 2017 – 85,020 miles
  • 2016 – 69,121 miles
  • 2015 – 59,254 miles
  • 2014 – 54,195 miles
  • 2013 – 52,657 miles
  • 2012 – 50,987 miles
  • 2011 – 48,885 miles
  • 2010 – 47,643 miles
  • 2009 – 55,772 miles
  • 2008 – 44,525 miles
  • 2007 – 43,262 miles
  • 2006 – 40,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout all suspension components and vehicle structure
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer has a loose baffle within

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,884 miles
    Test number
    946535595496
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout all suspension components and vehicle structure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer has a loose baffle within

  2. Fail97,884 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,884 miles
    Test number
    577025622927
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat sleeve is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer has a loose baffle within
    • AdvisoryVehicle is showing signs of corrosion throughout all suspension components and vehicle structure

  3. Fail97,884 miles (+535)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,884 miles
    Test number
    993697782257
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat sleeve is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer has a loose baffle within
    • AdvisoryVehicle is showing signs of corrosion throughout all suspension components and vehicle structure

  4. Pass97,349 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,349 miles
    Test number
    678977094052
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight fluctuation from front brakes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,345 miles (+969)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,345 miles
    Test number
    893701587226
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,376 miles (+63)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    348004121210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass96,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    330380650886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,313 miles (+1,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    728206167494
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass95,118 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    490512868946
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail95,115 miles (+1,167)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,115 miles
    Test number
    635793561472
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass93,948 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,948 miles
    Test number
    509282434229
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail93,930 miles (+2,899)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    877123238018
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded trough (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill corroded and both front chassis legs are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass91,031 miles (+6,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,031 miles
    Test number
    287375604455
    • AdvisoryNs and Os rear sills end rusted.

  14. Pass85,020 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    894676228176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,015 miles (+3,803)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,015 miles
    Test number
    379088241457
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass81,212 miles (+12,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    918620852575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,121 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,121 miles
    Test number
    725657001889
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to rear of o/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryEngine belly pan fitted

  18. Fail69,121 miles (+9,867)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,121 miles
    Test number
    481872510305
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to rear of o/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryEngine belly pan fitted

  19. Pass59,254 miles (+5,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,254 miles
    Test number
    607170215119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass54,195 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,195 miles
    Test number
    366874504102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass52,657 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,657 miles
    Test number
    195317903174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,987 miles (+2,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,987 miles
    Test number
    438348902195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass48,885 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,885 miles
    Test number
    519998601121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,643 miles (-8,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    762780310145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,772 miles (+11,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,772 miles
    Test number
    261511319416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass44,525 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,525 miles
    Test number
    162653518113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,262 miles (+2,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    811387617198
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass40,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,911 miles
    Test number
    410070816188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 ARX

Does T980 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T980 ARX expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T980 ARX?
The MOT on T980 ARX expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T980 ARX done?
T980 ARX was recorded at 97,884 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has T980 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 ARX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T980 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T980 ARX find?
T980 ARX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat sleeve; vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout all suspension components and vehicle structure; rear exhaust silencer has a loose baffle within.

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