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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T986 SAAMOT history

T986 SAA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,414 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 SAA was last recorded at 81,414 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,103 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,311 miles
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,414 miles
  • 2025 – 79,103 miles
  • 2024 – 76,960 miles
  • 2023 – 75,340 miles
  • 2022 – 73,053 miles
  • 2021 – 70,720 miles
  • 2020 – 69,281 miles
  • 2019 – 65,807 miles
  • 2018 – 62,232 miles
  • 2017 – 58,344 miles
  • 2016 – 55,557 miles
  • 2015 – 53,830 miles
  • 2014 – 52,686 miles
  • 2013 – 50,922 miles
  • 2012 – 49,256 miles
  • 2011 – 47,633 miles
  • 2010 – 45,769 miles
  • 2009 – 41,066 miles
  • 2008 – 37,610 miles
  • 2007 – 33,469 miles
  • 2006 – 29,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,414 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,414 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    855622936024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,103 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,103 miles
    Test number
    708869411802
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  3. Pass76,960 miles (+1,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    378789632465
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,340 miles (+2,287)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    630495374153
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,053 miles (+2,333)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    879329240109
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,720 miles (+1,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,720 miles
    Test number
    885492058889
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rubbers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,281 miles (+3,474)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    109404804853
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    669782513258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,807 miles (+3,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    110735142451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

  10. Pass62,232 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    265776400568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,344 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    756945897279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,557 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    849401291060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,830 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,830 miles
    Test number
    859485644151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,686 miles (+1,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    305670694413
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass50,922 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,922 miles
    Test number
    289977783211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,256 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    469412492254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,633 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,633 miles
    Test number
    776895681221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,769 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    924793290294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,669 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    554205820199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,666 miles (+3,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    480224720182
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,066 miles (+3,456)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    194130119126
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • NoteHand brake near full travel

  22. Pass37,610 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    141186218154
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass33,469 miles (+3,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    153148677484
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  24. Pass29,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    343639586027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,726 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    584059486050
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise:front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Questions about T986 SAA

Does T986 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 SAA is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 SAA?
The MOT on T986 SAA is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 SAA done?
T986 SAA was recorded at 81,414 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has T986 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 SAA has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T986 SAA 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 SAA find?
T986 SAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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