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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T118 MGPMOT history

T118 MGP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
101,870 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 MGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T118 MGP was last recorded at 101,870 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,333 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
537 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,870 miles
  • 2023 – 98,011 miles
  • 2022 – 93,800 miles
  • 2021 – 89,356 miles
  • 2019 – 89,329 miles
  • 2018 – 89,062 miles
  • 2017 – 88,347 miles
  • 2016 – 87,810 miles
  • 2015 – 87,462 miles
  • 2014 – 85,613 miles
  • 2013 – 82,818 miles
  • 2012 – 80,823 miles
  • 2011 – 78,431 miles
  • 2010 – 75,001 miles
  • 2009 – 74,158 miles
  • 2008 – 72,221 miles
  • 2007 – 69,416 miles
  • 2006 – 61,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,870 miles
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

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.

  • Both Rear Outer Arches Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,870 miles (+537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    751367111103
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

  2. Fail101,333 miles (+3,322)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    543417885887
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass98,011 miles (+11)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    561938769033
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Outer Arches Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail98,000 miles (+4,200)4 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,000 miles
    Test number
    847516115273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.56 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.93mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.85mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Outer Arches Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,800 miles (+4,444)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    560499456806
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass89,356 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    947279271763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,329 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    586227081768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,062 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    191731453211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    287952977835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,347 miles (+537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,347 miles
    Test number
    172540405570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass87,810 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    644512659176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,462 miles (+1,849)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    549560775172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.

  13. Pass85,613 miles (+2,795)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    935077094187
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass82,818 miles (+1,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    466814063022
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass80,823 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    155117762087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,431 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    446944851007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    680650250044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,001 miles (+843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    823460250013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass74,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,158 miles
    Test number
    441721259076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,158 miles (+1,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,158 miles
    Test number
    342051259070
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass72,221 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    814616358066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    401714757035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,416 miles (+8,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    184504057080
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass61,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    951945446034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T118 MGP

Does T118 MGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T118 MGP expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T118 MGP?
The MOT on T118 MGP expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T118 MGP done?
T118 MGP was recorded at 101,870 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has T118 MGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 MGP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T118 MGP 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 T118 MGP find?
T118 MGP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and rear arches; undersealed throughout.

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