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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T99 MXVMOT history

T99 MXV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
58,497 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T99 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T99 MXV was last recorded at 58,497 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,599 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
898 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,497 miles
  • 2024 – 57,599 miles
  • 2023 – 56,288 miles
  • 2022 – 54,347 miles
  • 2021 – 52,669 miles
  • 2020 – 50,236 miles
  • 2019 – 47,351 miles
  • 2018 – 43,003 miles
  • 2017 – 40,978 miles
  • 2016 – 40,364 miles
  • 2015 – 39,559 miles
  • 2014 – 38,265 miles
  • 2013 – 36,363 miles
  • 2012 – 34,798 miles
  • 2011 – 32,405 miles
  • 2010 – 29,186 miles
  • 2009 – 26,946 miles
  • 2008 – 25,047 miles
  • 2007 – 23,614 miles
  • 2006 – 20,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,497 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner pad low
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail58,497 miles (+898)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,497 miles
    Test number
    989752443449
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner pad low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe and all suspension arms corroded

  2. Pass57,599 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    927939641967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,288 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    973494599357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,347 miles (+1,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    711480337394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass52,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    978049456200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail52,669 miles (+2,433)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    862950862839
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,236 miles (+2,885)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,236 miles
    Test number
    664752590019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking and perished round tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    704460841235
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  9. Fail47,351 miles (+4,348)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    366071542343
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  10. Pass43,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    238895037711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail43,003 miles (+2,025)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    330091429076
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass40,978 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    524620881891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,977 miles (+613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    576472811120
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1f)

  14. Pass40,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    681423473864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,364 miles (+805)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    898120926757
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass39,559 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    178828945080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass38,265 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    428518144056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    116637233437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,363 miles (+1,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    845417333088
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass34,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    199734432460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,798 miles (+2,393)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    665944132057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass32,405 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    486301541008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,186 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    654716020076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,946 miles
    Test number
    943794439075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail26,946 miles (+1,899)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,946 miles
    Test number
    470633039085
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,047 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,047 miles
    Test number
    921932748090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,614 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    753200357004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,961 miles
    Test number
    342751046066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T99 MXV

Does T99 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T99 MXV expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T99 MXV?
The MOT on T99 MXV expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T99 MXV done?
T99 MXV was recorded at 58,497 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has T99 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T99 MXV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T99 MXV 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 T99 MXV find?
T99 MXV failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside front inner pad low, and 4 more.

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