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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T225 MKGMOT history

T225 MKG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
58,664 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 MKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 MKG was last recorded at 58,664 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,652 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,664 miles
  • 2023 – 57,335 miles
  • 2022 – 57,326 miles
  • 2021 – 57,225 miles
  • 2019 – 57,145 miles
  • 2018 – 57,098 miles
  • 2017 – 56,890 miles
  • 2016 – 56,700 miles
  • 2015 – 56,463 miles
  • 2014 – 55,985 miles
  • 2013 – 55,553 miles
  • 2012 – 55,317 miles
  • 2011 – 54,893 miles
  • 2010 – 54,474 miles
  • 2009 – 53,906 miles
  • 2008 – 53,412 miles
  • 2007 – 51,572 miles
  • 2006 – 47,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,664 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,664 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    451357668876
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail58,652 miles (+19)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    233147066288
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail58,633 miles (+1,298)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,633 miles
    Test number
    518591423819
    • MajorFront Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass57,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    529599436736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail57,328 miles (+2)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    517225711793
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,326 miles
    Test number
    527950465027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,321 miles (+96)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    785010686777
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,225 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,225 miles
    Test number
    901510369703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail57,220 miles (+75)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    713281615095
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,145 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    746268557338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass57,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    978434199466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

  12. Fail57,098 miles (+208)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    703717190436
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering system (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

  13. Pass56,890 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    979901316234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass56,700 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    602907009007
    • AdvisoryFront syspension arms rusty and corroded

  15. Pass56,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,463 miles
    Test number
    886123165125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,460 miles (+475)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    498253865127
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass55,985 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    345589244158
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail55,985 miles (+432)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    658327944105
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,553 miles (+236)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    549789913159
    • NotePower steering pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteUnderbody rusty

  20. Pass55,317 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    596167002109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,893 miles (+419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    788047981095
    • NoteParking brake close to maximum travel

  22. Pass54,474 miles (+568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    571288380008
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly rusty

  23. Pass53,906 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    161150999052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,412 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    640607618080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,572 miles (+3,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    121525817488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass47,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    281445736435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T225 MKG

Does T225 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T225 MKG expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T225 MKG?
The MOT on T225 MKG expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T225 MKG done?
T225 MKG was recorded at 58,664 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 577 miles a year.
Has T225 MKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 MKG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T225 MKG 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 T225 MKG find?
T225 MKG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion.

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