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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T235 XCGMOT history

T235 XCG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,092 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T235 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T235 XCG was last recorded at 78,092 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,735 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,357 miles
Average per year
2,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,092 miles
  • 2025 – 73,735 miles
  • 2024 – 65,415 miles
  • 2023 – 55,942 miles
  • 2021 – 54,826 miles
  • 2019 – 50,468 miles
  • 2018 – 49,126 miles
  • 2017 – 47,981 miles
  • 2016 – 46,636 miles
  • 2015 – 44,915 miles
  • 2014 – 42,774 miles
  • 2012 – 36,631 miles
  • 2011 – 35,469 miles
  • 2010 – 33,664 miles
  • 2009 – 31,146 miles
  • 2008 – 28,316 miles
  • 2007 – 25,547 miles
  • 2006 – 22,567 miles
  • 2005 – 19,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,092 miles
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front (lower both) (5.3.4 (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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,092 miles (+4,357)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    443847266864
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front (lower both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,735 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    375814698360
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,735 miles (+8,320)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    339714829945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,415 miles (+18)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    803099922819
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail65,397 miles (+9,455)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    731709967504
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass55,942 miles (+1,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    423436887616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass54,826 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    868248542834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,488 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    969741562344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass50,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    471572215091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail50,468 miles (+1,342)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    566433692936
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass49,126 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    716733126552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,981 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    556681709063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,636 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    712084904139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,915 miles (+2,141)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    787930175173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass42,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    478395694126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail42,774 miles (+6,143)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    685295394193
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,631 miles (+1,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    488741102289
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,469 miles (+1,805)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    518745311256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise both rear outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

  19. Pass33,664 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    590593120217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,146 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,146 miles
    Test number
    590426719294
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass31,146 miles (+2,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,146 miles
    Test number
    594266719267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass28,316 miles (+2,769)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    622514928258
    • NoteFronts brake pads getting low
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  23. Pass25,547 miles (+2,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    590123217277
    • NoteAdvise all four tyres worn

  24. Pass22,567 miles (+3,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,567 miles
    Test number
    300555616201
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  25. Pass19,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    19,268 miles
    Test number
    511785615214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T235 XCG

Does T235 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T235 XCG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T235 XCG?
The MOT on T235 XCG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T235 XCG done?
T235 XCG was recorded at 78,092 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,853 miles a year.
Has T235 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T235 XCG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T235 XCG 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 T235 XCG find?
T235 XCG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front, o/s front (lower both).

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