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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T397 SGJMOT history

T397 SGJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,621 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 SGJ
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 SGJ was last recorded at 61,621 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,384 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,237 miles
Average per year
1,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,621 miles
  • 2025 – 60,384 miles
  • 2024 – 59,483 miles
  • 2023 – 57,537 miles
  • 2022 – 55,880 miles
  • 2021 – 54,629 miles
  • 2020 – 53,382 miles
  • 2019 – 52,391 miles
  • 2018 – 50,314 miles
  • 2017 – 45,948 miles
  • 2016 – 40,464 miles
  • 2015 – 37,006 miles
  • 2014 – 35,768 miles
  • 2013 – 34,782 miles
  • 2012 – 33,604 miles
  • 2011 – 32,450 miles
  • 2010 – 31,332 miles
  • 2009 – 30,132 miles
  • 2008 – 28,688 miles
  • 2007 – 27,221 miles
  • 2006 – 25,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,621 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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,621 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    427065728917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,384 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    826289157370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,483 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,483 miles
    Test number
    309282853477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,537 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    136168889163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,880 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    989421522309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,629 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    526021583440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    404531978427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail53,382 miles (+991)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    602234137150
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,391 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,391 miles
    Test number
    205640453168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    846469417632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,314 miles (+4,366)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    171259705681
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has detached from upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet incorrectly positioned

  12. Pass45,948 miles (+5,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,948 miles
    Test number
    969299423030
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass40,464 miles (+3,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    703600540937
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

  14. Pass37,006 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    627200385148
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass35,768 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    538900594166
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass34,782 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    618500193131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,604 miles (+1,154)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,604 miles
    Test number
    607704382119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding.

  18. Pass32,450 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    509031781134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    911371680174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,332 miles (+1,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    362100780140
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass30,132 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,132 miles
    Test number
    522213189139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,688 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,688 miles
    Test number
    373513398109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,221 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    211631397403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    163025086148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 SGJ

Does T397 SGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 SGJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 SGJ?
The MOT on T397 SGJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 SGJ done?
T397 SGJ was recorded at 61,621 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,819 miles a year.
Has T397 SGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 SGJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T397 SGJ 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 T397 SGJ find?
T397 SGJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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