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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T166 GGOMOT history

T166 GGO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,143 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 GGO
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
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 GGO was last recorded at 66,143 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,621 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
522 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,143 miles
  • 2025 – 65,621 miles
  • 2024 – 64,157 miles
  • 2023 – 62,018 miles
  • 2022 – 59,917 miles
  • 2021 – 58,337 miles
  • 2020 – 58,211 miles
  • 2019 – 58,020 miles
  • 2018 – 57,481 miles
  • 2017 – 57,030 miles
  • 2016 – 56,482 miles
  • 2015 – 56,091 miles
  • 2014 – 55,901 miles
  • 2013 – 55,622 miles
  • 2012 – 55,094 miles
  • 2011 – 54,254 miles
  • 2010 – 52,615 miles
  • 2009 – 49,215 miles
  • 2008 – 47,369 miles
  • 2007 – 37,626 miles
  • 2006 – 31,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,143 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,143 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    272571688772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,621 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,621 miles
    Test number
    858713829559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,157 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    936520585890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,018 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    918506381034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,917 miles (+1,580)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    108061468222
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,337 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,337 miles
    Test number
    109692145296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,211 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    845582220338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,020 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,020 miles
    Test number
    201356906880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,481 miles (+451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    894795435677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass57,030 miles (+548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    186066025242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

  11. Pass56,482 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    105559250606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail56,475 miles (+384)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    999947782000
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass56,091 miles (+190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,091 miles
    Test number
    825197715186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  14. Pass55,901 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    107796814449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,622 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    868257913081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,094 miles (+840)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    708568212081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and cracked

  17. Pass54,254 miles (+1,639)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    368986101066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside wiperblade splitting

  18. Pass52,615 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    603601520067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,215 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    363166519000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,369 miles (+9,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    140454718488
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,626 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    850783707032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    994073416021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 GGO

Does T166 GGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 GGO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T166 GGO?
The MOT on T166 GGO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T166 GGO done?
T166 GGO was recorded at 66,143 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has T166 GGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 GGO has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T166 GGO 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 T166 GGO find?
T166 GGO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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