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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T996 AVCMOT history

T996 AVC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,501 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 AVC was last recorded at 93,501 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,969 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,532 miles
Average per year
3,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,501 miles
  • 2023 – 88,969 miles
  • 2022 – 84,926 miles
  • 2021 – 83,090 miles
  • 2020 – 80,604 miles
  • 2019 – 78,636 miles
  • 2018 – 76,176 miles
  • 2016 – 75,549 miles
  • 2015 – 73,338 miles
  • 2014 – 70,122 miles
  • 2013 – 67,981 miles
  • 2012 – 64,925 miles
  • 2011 – 60,679 miles
  • 2010 – 53,165 miles
  • 2009 – 50,641 miles
  • 2008 – 45,749 miles
  • 2007 – 41,471 miles
  • 2006 – 29,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,501 miles
  • AdvisoryAbs system removed from vehicle
  • AdvisoryAdditional hydro hand brake mounted and working along side original parking brake in good working order at time of test
  • AdvisoryAir bag system removed from vehicle
  • AdvisoryBody kit on vehicle unable to fully inspect outer sills
  • AdvisoryDrives and passengers seats replaced with fixated bucket seats and race harnesses
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and components slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryLowered suspension on vehicle
  • AdvisoryModified front steering system on vehicle
  • AdvisoryRemoval steering wheel on vehicle
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
  • AdvisoryVehicle believed to be set up for track day event with a large percentage of vehicle heavily modified

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,501 miles (+4,532)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    580828071759
    • AdvisoryAbs system removed from vehicle
    • AdvisoryAdditional hydro hand brake mounted and working along side original parking brake in good working order at time of test
    • AdvisoryAir bag system removed from vehicle
    • AdvisoryBody kit on vehicle unable to fully inspect outer sills
    • AdvisoryDrives and passengers seats replaced with fixated bucket seats and race harnesses
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension on vehicle
    • AdvisoryModified front steering system on vehicle
    • AdvisoryRemoval steering wheel on vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle believed to be set up for track day event with a large percentage of vehicle heavily modified

  2. Pass88,969 miles (+4,043)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,969 miles
    Test number
    691949169196
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,926 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,926 miles
    Test number
    778812417920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,090 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    551450006855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,604 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    247339728122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,636 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    508110383623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,622 miles (+2,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,622 miles
    Test number
    168035101342
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,176 miles (+627)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,176 miles
    Test number
    425739553223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  9. Pass75,549 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    828878170243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,525 miles (+2,187)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    310925748182
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass73,338 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    847043613840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,311 miles (+3,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    929887716379
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

  13. Pass70,122 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    955092074230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    918714973201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail67,981 miles (+3,056)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    196834873203
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass64,925 miles (+4,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,925 miles
    Test number
    976936072263
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass60,679 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    138481051207
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs pitted inner face

  18. Fail60,651 miles (+7,486)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    276418731274
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs pitted inner face

  19. Pass53,165 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,165 miles
    Test number
    290475520268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,641 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    504297129203
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,749 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    694902938273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,471 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    490072237244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    782847187079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,866 miles (+9,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    364527787072
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass29,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    222909886000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 AVC

Does T996 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 AVC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T996 AVC?
The MOT on T996 AVC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 AVC done?
T996 AVC was recorded at 93,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
Has T996 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 AVC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T996 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 T996 AVC find?
T996 AVC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: abs system removed from vehicle; additional hydro hand brake mounted and working along side original parking brake in good working order at time of test; air bag system removed from vehicle, and 9 more.

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