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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T140 MGPMOT history

T140 MGP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
118,734 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 MGP
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 MGP was last recorded at 118,734 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2016: 115,486 miles, lower than 118,707 miles on 20 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,701 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
3,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,734 miles
  • 2024 – 118,701 miles
  • 2023 – 118,063 miles
  • 2019 – 117,838 miles
  • 2017 – 117,074 miles
  • 2016 – 115,486 miles
  • 2015 – 118,707 miles
  • 2014 – 112,281 miles
  • 2013 – 109,713 miles
  • 2012 – 108,155 miles
  • 2011 – 99,262 miles
  • 2010 – 85,104 miles
  • 2009 – 75,000 miles
  • 2008 – 61,709 miles
  • 2007 – 59,709 miles
  • 2006 – 56,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,734 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,734 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    750554574552
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,701 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,701 miles
    Test number
    817350682538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    202770157753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail118,063 miles (+225)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    771150158010
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass117,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    595939734538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded on joint

  6. Fail117,838 miles (+764)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    550460921987
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from rad
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded on joint

  7. Pass117,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    376534452571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail117,074 miles (+1,588)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    653424976947
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass115,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    590707065610
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Fail115,486 miles (-3,221)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    324182216603
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Pass118,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,707 miles
    Test number
    216660215403
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail118,707 miles (+6,426)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,707 miles
    Test number
    308460415195
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass112,281 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    107825714175
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
    • NoteHarsh corrosion to front chassis legs

  14. Fail112,281 miles (+2,568)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    998912714125
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
    • NoteHarsh corrosion to front chassis legs

  15. Pass109,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    587135513118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail109,713 miles (+1,558)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    539294413138
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass108,155 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    725300072059
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion underside
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded

  18. Fail108,155 miles (+8,893)3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    829480772092
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion underside
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded

  19. Pass99,262 miles (+14,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    997078371009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,104 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    691315060010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    583529079057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,000 miles (+13,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    272546279046
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass61,709 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    162178778470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,709 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,709 miles
    Test number
    273094687426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    380332916449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 MGP

Does T140 MGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 MGP expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 MGP?
The MOT on T140 MGP expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 MGP done?
T140 MGP was recorded at 118,734 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 3,280 miles a year.
Has T140 MGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 MGP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T140 MGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T140 MGP find?
T140 MGP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded.

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