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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T986 AVCMOT history

T986 AVC is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,442 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 AVC was last recorded at 84,442 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,433 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,442 miles
  • 2025 – 81,909 miles
  • 2024 – 80,447 miles
  • 2022 – 80,122 miles
  • 2021 – 79,686 miles
  • 2019 – 75,011 miles
  • 2018 – 73,285 miles
  • 2017 – 70,740 miles
  • 2016 – 65,610 miles
  • 2015 – 61,277 miles
  • 2013 – 59,221 miles
  • 2011 – 56,213 miles
  • 2010 – 55,937 miles
  • 2009 – 55,814 miles
  • 2008 – 55,470 miles
  • 2007 – 53,812 miles
  • 2006 – 51,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,442 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,442 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    642549958879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,433 miles (+2,524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    331135412481
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,909 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,909 miles
    Test number
    324192300798
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass80,447 miles (+325)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    143725460617
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass80,122 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    317346556181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,686 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    792015911816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,011 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,011 miles
    Test number
    199229247397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,285 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    572626502760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,740 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    426242750226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,610 miles
    Test number
    701776312679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slight bind

  11. Fail65,610 miles (+4,333)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,610 miles
    Test number
    206403799246
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slight bind

  12. Pass61,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    246088265111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,277 miles (+2,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    296518365159
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass59,221 miles (+3,008)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,221 miles
    Test number
    915984283113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmmisions close to limit

  15. Pass56,213 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    368699621143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass55,937 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,937 miles
    Test number
    600399850123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,814 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    811954139159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,470 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    301749028161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,812 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    354550737186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    841437696095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 AVC

Does T986 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 AVC is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 AVC?
The MOT on T986 AVC is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 AVC done?
T986 AVC was recorded at 84,442 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,625 miles a year.
Has T986 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 AVC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T986 AVC 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 T986 AVC find?
T986 AVC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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