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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T9 VRMMOT history

T9 VRM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,642 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 VRM was last recorded at 65,642 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,178 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,464 miles
Average per year
2,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,642 miles
  • 2025 – 64,178 miles
  • 2024 – 62,879 miles
  • 2023 – 61,069 miles
  • 2022 – 59,623 miles
  • 2021 – 57,771 miles
  • 2020 – 55,452 miles
  • 2019 – 52,055 miles
  • 2018 – 47,045 miles
  • 2017 – 41,457 miles
  • 2016 – 34,456 miles
  • 2015 – 33,383 miles
  • 2014 – 32,151 miles
  • 2013 – 30,427 miles
  • 2012 – 29,900 miles
  • 2011 – 28,902 miles
  • 2010 – 24,552 miles
  • 2009 – 21,852 miles
  • 2008 – 18,566 miles
  • 2007 – 16,942 miles
  • 2006 – 16,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,642 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • N/s main chassis damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,642 miles (+1,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,642 miles
    Test number
    533626532726
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,178 miles (+1,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    512574207131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion throughout suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,879 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,879 miles
    Test number
    112725786940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass61,069 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    803016779302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,062 miles (+1,439)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    675521331364
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,623 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    724345299807
    • AdvisoryN/s main chassis damaged

  7. Fail59,609 miles (+1,838)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    854556477195
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s main chassis damaged

  8. Pass57,771 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    635599003363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,764 miles (+2,312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    552641374654
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass55,452 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    989878397217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail55,444 miles (+3,389)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    547135053489
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,055 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    499045241057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass47,045 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    472279791585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,035 miles (+5,578)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    696983918980
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    495206544704
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre uneven wear

  16. Fail41,450 miles (+6,994)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    477764530283
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre uneven wear

  17. Pass34,456 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    975236231938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,448 miles (+1,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    456859980301
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass33,383 miles (+1,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    739228415153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Pass32,151 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    785865414154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,101 miles (+1,674)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    835041104127
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass30,427 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    768812303136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,900 miles (+998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    356292972030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass28,902 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,902 miles
    Test number
    207946051066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,552 miles (+2,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    550357070004
    • NoteParking brake travel

  26. Pass21,852 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,852 miles
    Test number
    433023979060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,566 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    620552778037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,942 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,942 miles
    Test number
    190008267056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,133 miles
    Test number
    634969166019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 VRM

Does T9 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 VRM is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 VRM?
The MOT on T9 VRM is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 VRM done?
T9 VRM was recorded at 65,642 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
Has T9 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 VRM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T9 VRM 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 VRM find?
T9 VRM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section, and 1 more.

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