H12TOM - MAZDA MX-5
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
The Mazda MX-5, also known as the Mazda Miata in some markets, is a renowned two-seater sports car celebrated for its agile handling and timeless design. Since its debut in 1989, Mazda has continuously refined the model, which is produced at the Hiroshima plant in Japan, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The MX-5 is distinguished by its lightweight construction, rear-wheel drive layout, and convertible roof, making it a favourite among driving enthusiasts. Its core features include a responsive petrol engine, precise steering, and a balanced chassis, all contributing to an engaging driving experience. As one of the best-selling roadsters worldwide, the Mazda MX-5 remains a symbol of pure driving pleasure and Japanese engineering excellence.
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This 1998 Mazda MX-5, registration H12TOM, is a red convertible with a 1598cc petrol engine. It was first registered in August 1998 and has a recorded mileage of 111,093 miles. The vehicle's current MOT is valid until 1 July 2026, with the latest test conducted on 26 June 2025. The MOT included an advisory regarding corrosion on the offside rear suspension component mounting, which is not considered excessive. The car is currently SORN and has no CO2 emissions data available. No further mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 26 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,093 mi
Expires: 01 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 26 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,093 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,710 mi
Expires: 01 July 2025
Failed - 02 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,710 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Passed - 20 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,410 mi
Expires: 17 May 2024
Passed - 18 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,291 mi
Expires: 17 May 2023
Passed - 12 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,025 mi
Expires: 11 May 2022
Failed - 11 May 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,025 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Front brake binding
Major Defects:
- Major Brake performance not tested front to rear brakepipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake binding
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake binding
Passed - 27 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,926 mi
Expires: 26 February 2021
Passed - 30 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,229 mi
Expires: 03 May 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 30 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,229 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 04 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,341 mi
Expires: 03 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Wing is corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Wing is corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.
Passed - 11 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,232 mi
Expires: 10 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Failed - 19 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,232 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not holed.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Wing corroded but not holed.
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 29 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,292 mi
Expires: 28 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 14 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,284 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Major Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Major Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 23 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,781 mi
Expires: 22 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 23 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,779 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 13 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,654 mi
Expires: 22 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 08 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,654 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 23 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,599 mi
Expires: 22 June 2012
Passed - 18 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,351 mi
Expires: 17 June 2011
Passed - 15 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,749 mi
Expires: 14 June 2010
Failed - 04 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Passed - 04 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 03 June 2009
Passed - 13 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,258 mi
Expires: 12 December 2007
Failed - 11 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,258 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 29 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,023 mi
Expires: 28 November 2006
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for H12TOM?
The MOT expires on 01 July 2026.
What is the tax status of H12TOM?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of H12TOM?
This is a 1998 MAZDA MX-5 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of H12TOM?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.