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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T982 XBXMOT history

T982 XBX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,555 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T982 XBX
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T982 XBX was last recorded at 104,555 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2014: 86,241 miles, lower than 88,241 miles on 31 Jul 2014.

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
103,673 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,555 miles
  • 2025 – 103,673 miles
  • 2024 – 103,270 miles
  • 2023 – 102,560 miles
  • 2022 – 102,064 miles
  • 2021 – 99,790 miles
  • 2020 – 98,337 miles
  • 2018 – 96,126 miles
  • 2017 – 94,272 miles
  • 2016 – 92,698 miles
  • 2015 – 90,667 miles
  • 2014 – 86,241 miles
  • 2013 – 78,535 miles
  • 2012 – 73,741 miles
  • 2011 – 71,079 miles
  • 2010 – 67,723 miles
  • 2009 – 62,763 miles
  • 2008 – 54,685 miles
  • 2007 – 48,069 miles
  • 2006 – 41,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,555 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,555 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    712584857368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,673 miles
    Test number
    100560503811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,673 miles (+403)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,673 miles
    Test number
    651391305748
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,270 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    609616598844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass102,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,560 miles
    Test number
    568786621809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,560 miles (+496)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,560 miles
    Test number
    620339748712
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    171217318986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail102,064 miles (+2,274)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    634873944037
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    655094739538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,790 miles (+1,453)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    362921010451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,337 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    932076343043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass96,126 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    440682672418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,119 miles (+1,847)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    988633686911
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass94,272 miles (+1,574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    716370610999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass92,698 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    513267788306
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail92,698 miles (+2,031)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    120322703053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass90,667 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,667 miles
    Test number
    690744078926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,241 miles (-2,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    666996114284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,241 miles (+9,706)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    535032214263
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass78,535 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    618265793067
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass73,741 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    739164702175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    765320411195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,079 miles (+3,356)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    859700311156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass67,723 miles (+4,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,723 miles
    Test number
    273672880087
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass62,763 miles (+8,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    671297579052
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion underside of vehicle, rear pads wearing low !!.

  26. Pass54,685 miles (+6,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    453675788089
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing thin, both resr tyres close to legal limit !!!!!!!!

  27. Pass48,069 miles (+6,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,069 miles
    Test number
    602630587085
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads in very poor condition, excessive surface corrosion on all suspension areas !!!!!!!!!

  28. Pass41,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    953911686013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T982 XBX

Does T982 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T982 XBX is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T982 XBX?
The MOT on T982 XBX is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T982 XBX done?
T982 XBX was recorded at 104,555 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has T982 XBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T982 XBX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T982 XBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T982 XBX find?
T982 XBX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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