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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T994 SWJMOT history

T994 SWJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,958 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T994 SWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T994 SWJ was last recorded at 78,958 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,954 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,958 miles
  • 2024 – 72,279 miles
  • 2023 – 65,494 miles
  • 2022 – 60,247 miles
  • 2021 – 58,300 miles
  • 2020 – 54,258 miles
  • 2019 – 53,397 miles
  • 2018 – 52,510 miles
  • 2017 – 51,263 miles
  • 2016 – 50,423 miles
  • 2015 – 49,515 miles
  • 2014 – 45,954 miles
  • 2012 – 45,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,958 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,958 miles (+4)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    458770579987
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,954 miles (+6,675)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    228925347132
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,279 miles (+6,785)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    525264452865
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavily corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass65,494 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    730969217624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,493 miles (+5,246)2 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,493 miles
    Test number
    741592203861
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,247 miles (+1,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,247 miles
    Test number
    167399574731
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded

  7. Pass58,300 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    761156265324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,258 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    449147488517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension arms NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail54,258 miles (+861)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    447181513509
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension arms NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass53,397 miles (+887)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    926361073074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear shock absorbers corroded

  11. Pass52,510 miles (+1,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    251269699799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,263 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    343517492154
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass50,423 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    304576041978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,420 miles (+905)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    362886021516
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened DISCONNECTED AT BALL JOINT (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass49,515 miles (+3,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,515 miles
    Test number
    986930815216
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass45,954 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,954 miles
    Test number
    758060834258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    748064632004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  18. Fail45,895 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    105422532017
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Questions about T994 SWJ

Does T994 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T994 SWJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T994 SWJ?
The MOT on T994 SWJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T994 SWJ done?
T994 SWJ was recorded at 78,958 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,402 miles a year.
Has T994 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T994 SWJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T994 SWJ 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 T994 SWJ find?
T994 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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