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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

T9 MXVMOT history

T9 MXV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,135 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 MXV was last recorded at 69,135 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,065 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,135 miles
  • 2025 – 68,758 miles
  • 2024 – 67,646 miles
  • 2022 – 67,212 miles
  • 2019 – 61,861 miles
  • 2018 – 58,378 miles
  • 2017 – 55,431 miles
  • 2016 – 52,760 miles
  • 2015 – 49,400 miles
  • 2014 – 46,425 miles
  • 2013 – 43,211 miles
  • 2012 – 38,929 miles
  • 2011 – 35,522 miles
  • 2010 – 32,061 miles
  • 2009 – 27,969 miles
  • 2008 – 24,013 miles
  • 2007 – 18,764 miles
  • 2006 – 15,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,135 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Driver's airbag missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,135 miles (+70)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    238164441335
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,065 miles (+307)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    951108590550
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,758 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    976889815638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail68,740 miles (+1,094)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    502697290901
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass67,646 miles (+434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    258037232002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,212 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    438955669205
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail67,207 miles (+5,346)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    376629631195
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    262103237972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,861 miles (+3,483)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    438546624172
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass58,378 miles (+148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    177407534426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, slight leak

  11. Fail58,230 miles (+2,799)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    770601896514
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated, slight leak

  12. Pass55,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    886815828745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,431 miles (+2,671)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    907077598031
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass52,760 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    530198384258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,400 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    405394395150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    769959594135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,425 miles (+3,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    689757594183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass43,211 miles (+4,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    339677203213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,929 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,929 miles
    Test number
    969362592131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,522 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    696229881186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass35,522 miles (+3,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    835539181144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass32,061 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,061 miles
    Test number
    242387880136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,969 miles
    Test number
    252889489470
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

  24. Pass27,969 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,969 miles
    Test number
    653899789169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,013 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,013 miles
    Test number
    102951108265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,764 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,764 miles
    Test number
    833941397119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    230849596464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 MXV

Does T9 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 MXV is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 MXV?
The MOT on T9 MXV is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 MXV done?
T9 MXV was recorded at 69,135 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,670 miles a year.
Has T9 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 MXV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 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 T9 MXV find?
T9 MXV passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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