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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T228 MKGMOT history

T228 MKG is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
139,796 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 MKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 MKG was last recorded at 139,796 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 2,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,578 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,218 miles
Average per year
2,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,796 miles
  • 2023 – 137,578 miles
  • 2022 – 135,623 miles
  • 2020 – 133,891 miles
  • 2019 – 133,344 miles
  • 2018 – 132,202 miles
  • 2017 – 131,584 miles
  • 2016 – 130,537 miles
  • 2015 – 128,869 miles
  • 2014 – 126,130 miles
  • 2013 – 123,639 miles
  • 2012 – 123,228 miles
  • 2010 – 101,250 miles
  • 2009 – 96,850 miles
  • 2008 – 96,809 miles
  • 2007 – 94,169 miles
  • 2006 – 84,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,796 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,796 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,796 miles
    Test number
    483713469591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,578 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,578 miles
    Test number
    222582983735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,623 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    253425297663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,891 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,891 miles
    Test number
    321915606687
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,344 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    935246874143
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,202 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,202 miles
    Test number
    553552743058
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,584 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,584 miles
    Test number
    930255987761
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  8. Fail131,583 miles (+1,046)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,583 miles
    Test number
    263974685419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass130,537 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,537 miles
    Test number
    146957698454
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail130,536 miles (+1,667)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    729097579382
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass128,869 miles (+2,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,869 miles
    Test number
    709915285002
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass126,130 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,130 miles
    Test number
    469923784033
    • 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)

  13. Fail126,129 miles (+2,490)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,129 miles
    Test number
    858678274096
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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)

  14. Pass123,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,639 miles
    Test number
    138782713091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,639 miles (+411)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,639 miles
    Test number
    967575403026
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass123,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    995365222014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail123,228 miles (+21,978)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    695950022097
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass101,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    532994120113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,250 miles (+4,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    420910710141
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass96,850 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    940363339006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,809 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,809 miles
    Test number
    803339608367
    • NoteSome wear in brake discs.

  22. Fail96,806 miles (+2,637)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    312679908313
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSome wear in brake discs.

  23. Pass94,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    961237477244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,169 miles (+9,564)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    333894577265
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass84,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    734089006124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 MKG

Does T228 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 MKG expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 MKG?
The MOT on T228 MKG expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 MKG done?
T228 MKG was recorded at 139,796 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 2,920 miles a year.
Has T228 MKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 MKG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T228 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 T228 MKG find?
T228 MKG passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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