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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T98 DLTMOT history

T98 DLT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 118,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,334 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 DLT was last recorded at 118,334 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2016: 100,413 miles, lower than 124,631 miles on 13 Aug 2015.

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
116,481 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,853 miles
Average per year
2,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,334 miles
  • 2025 – 116,481 miles
  • 2024 – 113,450 miles
  • 2022 – 110,932 miles
  • 2021 – 108,476 miles
  • 2020 – 104,575 miles
  • 2019 – 104,361 miles
  • 2018 – 103,425 miles
  • 2017 – 102,404 miles
  • 2016 – 100,420 miles
  • 2015 – 124,631 miles
  • 2014 – 97,611 miles
  • 2013 – 96,517 miles
  • 2012 – 95,439 miles
  • 2011 – 94,037 miles
  • 2010 – 91,827 miles
  • 2009 – 90,586 miles
  • 2008 – 89,217 miles
  • 2007 – 87,571 miles
  • 2006 – 80,523 miles
  • 2005 – 74,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,334 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

33 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,334 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    394154790121
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail118,334 miles (+1,853)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    466524182237
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass116,481 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    445681294441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,450 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,450 miles
    Test number
    241687479413
    • AdvisoryFront chassis legs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,932 miles
    Test number
    116173321986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,932 miles (+2,456)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,932 miles
    Test number
    937016712475
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,476 miles (+3,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,476 miles
    Test number
    745104171107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake slightly low effort

  8. Pass104,575 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    296487725929
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail104,573 miles (+188)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    500681537515
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

  10. Pass104,385 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,385 miles
    Test number
    116980051566
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake has lower efficiency than near side

  11. Fail104,361 miles (+936)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,361 miles
    Test number
    611145202770
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,425 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    772111973130
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sill skins corroded, not considered to be excessive as multiple layers
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake lower efficiency

  13. Pass102,404 miles (+1,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    826320891540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake caliper / hose damp

  14. Pass100,420 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,420 miles
    Test number
    644113526992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,413 miles (-24,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    489420506055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass124,631 miles (+27,020)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,631 miles
    Test number
    566468816691
    • DangerousNearside mirror smashed
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn near 1.6mm legal limit and perished

  17. Pass97,611 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    419186124208
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls perished cords not exposed.
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake.

  18. Fail97,611 miles (+1,094)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    538316724234
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls perished cords not exposed.
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake.

  19. Pass96,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    135625633228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,517 miles (+1,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    679075933223
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass95,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    158116632203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    997766832285
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass94,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    538476331202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,037 miles (+2,210)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,037 miles
    Test number
    287575231275
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Fail91,827 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    124988030205
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass91,827 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    301538830274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,799 miles (+1,213)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,799 miles
    Test number
    183211810234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass90,586 miles (+1,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    291912519214
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  29. Pass89,217 miles (+1,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    840532218245
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding very slightly + o/s handbrake becoming lazy

  30. Pass87,571 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    500243717249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail87,564 miles (+7,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    454051717280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  32. Pass80,523 miles (+5,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    503794416267
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  33. Pass74,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    74,737 miles
    Test number
    403216615295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T98 DLT

Does T98 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 DLT is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 DLT?
The MOT on T98 DLT is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 DLT done?
T98 DLT was recorded at 118,334 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,109 miles a year.
Has T98 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 DLT has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T98 DLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T98 DLT find?
T98 DLT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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