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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T129 PKMMOT history

T129 PKM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,664 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 PKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 PKM was last recorded at 120,664 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 20,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,182 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
20,482 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,664 miles
  • 2025 – 100,182 miles
  • 2024 – 84,639 miles
  • 2022 – 84,572 miles
  • 2021 – 83,108 miles
  • 2020 – 81,477 miles
  • 2019 – 79,235 miles
  • 2018 – 76,592 miles
  • 2017 – 74,688 miles
  • 2016 – 74,667 miles
  • 2012 – 74,180 miles
  • 2011 – 67,359 miles
  • 2010 – 62,465 miles
  • 2009 – 54,109 miles
  • 2008 – 43,307 miles
  • 2007 – 32,838 miles
  • 2006 – 29,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,664 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Slight bind on front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,664 miles (+20,482)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,664 miles
    Test number
    360088817564
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,182 miles (+15,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    462595505384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,639 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    720982785776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components covered in underseal

  4. Fail84,572 miles (+1,464)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,572 miles
    Test number
    592864314952
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheelarch. located above upper suspension arm. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage on o/s/r of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r quarter panel damaged near seatbelt mounting.

  5. Pass83,108 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,108 miles
    Test number
    698860705805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,093 miles (+1,616)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    128073113060
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,477 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    302230662882
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Damage to wheel arch/bumper.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.

  8. Fail81,476 miles (+2,241)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,476 miles
    Test number
    252471167764
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Damage to wheel arch/bumper.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.

  9. Pass79,235 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    998479165466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    978486445368
    • AdvisoryCORROSION APPARENT ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS
    • AdvisoryCORROSION APPARENT ON MOST METAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

  11. Fail76,586 miles (+1,898)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    931649201652
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCORROSION APPARENT ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS
    • AdvisoryCORROSION APPARENT ON MOST METAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

  12. Pass74,688 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    642699825115
    • AdvisorySlight bind on front brakes

  13. Fail74,682 miles (+15)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    475717429233
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on front brakes

  14. Fail74,667 miles (+487)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    312944663976
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass74,180 miles (+6,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,180 miles
    Test number
    738204882271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,359 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,359 miles
    Test number
    649192691193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail67,350 miles (+4,885)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,350 miles
    Test number
    448590691136
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,465 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    621437680135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,109 miles (+10,802)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    644351089163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,307 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    553144288112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,838 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    163772097101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    870764686152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 PKM

Does T129 PKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 PKM is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 PKM?
The MOT on T129 PKM is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 PKM done?
T129 PKM was recorded at 120,664 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has T129 PKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 PKM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T129 PKM 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 T129 PKM find?
T129 PKM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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