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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T981 SAAMOT history

T981 SAA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
96,606 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 SAA was last recorded at 96,606 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2009: 53,020 miles, lower than 491,814 miles on 1 Oct 2008.

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
95,437 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,606 miles
  • 2021 – 95,437 miles
  • 2020 – 94,477 miles
  • 2019 – 94,215 miles
  • 2018 – 92,260 miles
  • 2017 – 88,064 miles
  • 2016 – 83,143 miles
  • 2015 – 77,428 miles
  • 2014 – 71,536 miles
  • 2013 – 68,628 miles
  • 2012 – 64,617 miles
  • 2011 – 60,417 miles
  • 2010 – 56,637 miles
  • 2009 – 53,020 miles
  • 2008 – 491,814 miles
  • 2007 – 45,113 miles
  • 2006 – 41,181 miles
  • 2005 – 37,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,606 miles (+1,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    854962834221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,437 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,437 miles
    Test number
    338116824457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,435 miles (+958)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    218674098768
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded To o/s metal brake pipe across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  4. Pass94,477 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,477 miles
    Test number
    642635792033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    149236015083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,215 miles (+1,955)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    903671847465
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,260 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    179836047289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,064 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    831288716460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,027 miles (+4,884)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,027 miles
    Test number
    347613798035
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass83,143 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    133015308932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,428 miles (+5,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    686683013140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass71,536 miles (+2,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    316708034220
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass68,628 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    236420513208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    675435502298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,617 miles (+4,200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    336983702230
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass60,417 miles (+3,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,417 miles
    Test number
    356673821263
    • NoteNearside front tyre perrishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrishing

  17. Pass56,637 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    933753220248
    • NoteSlight perrishing to front tyres

  18. Fail56,568 miles (+3,548)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    161921620208
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight perrishing to front tyres

  19. Pass53,020 miles (-438,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,020 miles
    Test number
    911552479230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass491,814 miles (+442,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    491,814 miles
    Test number
    722905778252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,181 miles (+4,068)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    373264678222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    904925677276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,113 miles (+3,932)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    702184377225
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCheck front wheel alignment
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass41,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    324662966246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,181 miles (+3,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    700042966291
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,281 miles
    Test number
    771064765209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 SAA

Does T981 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 SAA expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 SAA?
The MOT on T981 SAA expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 SAA done?
T981 SAA was recorded at 96,606 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has T981 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 SAA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T981 SAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 SAA find?
T981 SAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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