Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T984 RTEMOT history

T984 RTE is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
120,331 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,906 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T984 RTE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T984 RTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T984 RTE was last recorded at 120,331 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,332 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,999 miles
Average per year
2,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,331 miles
  • 2025 – 111,332 miles
  • 2024 – 96,225 miles
  • 2022 – 94,957 miles
  • 2021 – 91,196 miles
  • 2019 – 90,283 miles
  • 2018 – 83,653 miles
  • 2017 – 83,259 miles
  • 2016 – 83,147 miles
  • 2015 – 82,893 miles
  • 2014 – 82,087 miles
  • 2012 – 80,036 miles
  • 2011 – 79,842 miles
  • 2010 – 78,909 miles
  • 2009 – 74,539 miles
  • 2008 – 69,737 miles
  • 2007 – 66,969 miles
  • 2006 – 62,137 miles
  • 2005 – 58,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,331 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on floor pan.
  • AdvisoryAdvise cracking in fuel cap rubber seal.
  • AdvisoryAdvise power steering pipes corroded.
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension parts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension parts and cracking in bushes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,331 miles (+8,999)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,331 miles
    Test number
    447380289294
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on floor pan.
    • AdvisoryAdvise cracking in fuel cap rubber seal.
    • AdvisoryAdvise power steering pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension parts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension parts and cracking in bushes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,332 miles (+15,107)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    798684610854
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cracking in fuel cap seal
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,225 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    138131414644
    • AdvisoryAll underbody components are corroded

  4. Pass94,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    645009656160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,957 miles (+3,761)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    257804657499
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,196 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    131572889930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,193 miles (+910)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    937793624583
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,283 miles (+6,630)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    353107017133
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass83,653 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    219309393920
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from power steering hose

  10. Fail83,649 miles (+390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    938424407421
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass83,259 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    719138032631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,147 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,147 miles
    Test number
    689983924329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,144 miles (+251)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    330738267821
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front inner wings (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass82,893 miles (+806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    166725055111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass82,087 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    158182224191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange corroded.
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/f brake.

  16. Fail82,087 miles (+2,051)3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    948922524151
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange corroded.
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/f brake.

  17. Pass80,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    608139842254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,036 miles (+194)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    376329542430
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/f brake.

  19. Pass79,842 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    158694921278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
    • NoteSlight bind at n/s/f brake

  20. Fail79,842 miles (+933)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    317894821425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
    • NoteSlight bind at n/s/f brake

  21. Pass78,909 miles (+4,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    803125920255
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted

  22. Pass74,539 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,539 miles
    Test number
    353449719410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    374615438483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,737 miles (+2,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    632885638214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  25. Pass66,969 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    683204147210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,137 miles (+3,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    561572346234
    • NoteNote: Front & rear discs are corroding & pitting. † †Thanx.

  27. Pass58,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    543614165180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T984 RTE

Does T984 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T984 RTE expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T984 RTE?
The MOT on T984 RTE expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T984 RTE done?
T984 RTE was recorded at 120,331 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,906 miles a year.
Has T984 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T984 RTE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T984 RTE 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 T984 RTE find?
T984 RTE failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 9 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T984 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.