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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T327 SGKMOT history

T327 SGK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,933 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T327 SGK
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
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T327 SGK was last recorded at 90,933 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,597 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,336 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,933 miles
  • 2025 – 87,597 miles
  • 2024 – 84,835 miles
  • 2023 – 81,745 miles
  • 2022 – 77,926 miles
  • 2021 – 73,456 miles
  • 2020 – 69,251 miles
  • 2019 – 64,545 miles
  • 2018 – 59,106 miles
  • 2017 – 54,629 miles
  • 2016 – 50,313 miles
  • 2015 – 48,421 miles
  • 2014 – 47,759 miles
  • 2013 – 46,720 miles
  • 2012 – 45,708 miles
  • 2011 – 44,202 miles
  • 2010 – 42,882 miles
  • 2009 – 38,974 miles
  • 2008 – 35,557 miles
  • 2007 – 32,288 miles
  • 2006 – 27,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,933 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading 0.42 exceeding limit of 0.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also leaking oil (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four suspension arms corroded on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,933 miles (+3,336)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,933 miles
    Test number
    671930790022
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading 0.42 exceeding limit of 0.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also leaking oil (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four suspension arms corroded on the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass87,597 miles (+2,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    596102024218
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass84,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    808071766812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,835 miles (+3,090)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    266935489770
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front chassis leg deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,745 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    656658063485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,926 miles
    Test number
    619747454809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,921 miles (+4,465)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    222156755113
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,456 miles (+4,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,456 miles
    Test number
    677916446617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,251 miles (+4,706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,251 miles
    Test number
    438932468230
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass64,545 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    296531759371
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail64,545 miles (+5,439)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    461392025099
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass59,106 miles (+4,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    215845090763
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass54,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    970156069595
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind

  14. Fail54,629 miles (+4,316)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    575210772059
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind

  15. Pass50,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    773355258788
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s/f

  16. Fail50,313 miles (+1,892)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    288791719684
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s/f

  17. Pass48,421 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,421 miles
    Test number
    385890544053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,759 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,759 miles
    Test number
    946986874254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,720 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    855368273292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,708 miles (+1,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    256723692240
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,202 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,202 miles
    Test number
    765340291285
    • 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)

  22. Fail44,185 miles (+1,303)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    646913281273
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass42,882 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    833964770207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,974 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    652205159203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass38,974 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    912155359259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,557 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    623037758203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,288 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,288 miles
    Test number
    393224267240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,211 miles
    Test number
    800874846263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T327 SGK

Does T327 SGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T327 SGK is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T327 SGK?
The MOT on T327 SGK is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T327 SGK done?
T327 SGK was recorded at 90,933 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has T327 SGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T327 SGK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T327 SGK 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 T327 SGK find?
T327 SGK failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reading 0.42 exceeding limit of 0.20; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also leaking oil; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 10 more.

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