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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T404 DGXMOT history

T404 DGX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,593 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T404 DGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T404 DGX was last recorded at 51,593 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 11,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2019: 25,375 miles, lower than 27,805 miles on 17 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,329 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,264 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,593 miles
  • 2025 – 40,329 miles
  • 2024 – 37,133 miles
  • 2023 – 31,985 miles
  • 2022 – 31,240 miles
  • 2021 – 30,296 miles
  • 2020 – 29,727 miles
  • 2019 – 28,386 miles
  • 2018 – 27,805 miles
  • 2017 – 26,131 miles
  • 2016 – 24,074 miles
  • 2015 – 20,378 miles
  • 2014 – 19,612 miles
  • 2013 – 17,919 miles
  • 2012 – 16,618 miles
  • 2011 – 15,348 miles
  • 2010 – 13,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,593 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Temp fuel cap fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,593 miles (+11,264)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    297002296807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,329 miles
    Test number
    826111112173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail40,317 miles (+3,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    645387466696
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass37,133 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    625013936687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    31,985 miles
    Test number
    746138849633
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  6. Fail31,985 miles (+65)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,985 miles
    Test number
    493787523611
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  7. Fail31,920 miles (+680)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    515599247810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Been run flat caused damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Boot (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,240 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,240 miles
    Test number
    713546037969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass30,296 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,296 miles
    Test number
    493039125325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass29,727 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,727 miles
    Test number
    261713179177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass28,386 miles (+3,011)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    598194976002
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Fail25,375 miles (-2,430)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,375 miles
    Test number
    357441874902
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  13. Pass27,805 miles (+1,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,805 miles
    Test number
    607110088872
    • AdvisoryRear advise pads low

  14. Pass26,131 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,131 miles
    Test number
    462427140882
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  15. Fail26,131 miles (+2,057)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,131 miles
    Test number
    916038464760
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  16. Pass24,074 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,074 miles
    Test number
    817369438391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass20,378 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,378 miles
    Test number
    726414425296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,612 miles (+1,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    309046124445
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass17,919 miles (+1,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,919 miles
    Test number
    129938413297
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  20. Pass16,618 miles (+1,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,618 miles
    Test number
    955400422227
    • NoteHand brake travel to limit

  21. Pass15,348 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,348 miles
    Test number
    297821121238
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteNear side front brake pads low

  22. Fail15,348 miles (+1,648)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,348 miles
    Test number
    906861221241
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteNear side front brake pads low

  23. Pass13,700 miles (+2)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,700 miles
    Test number
    471070030259
    • DangerousN/s/f and o/s/f brake disc very rusty
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Fail13,698 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,698 miles
    Test number
    172769820202
    • DangerousN/s/f and o/s/f brake disc very rusty
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T404 DGX

Does T404 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T404 DGX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T404 DGX?
The MOT on T404 DGX is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T404 DGX done?
T404 DGX was recorded at 51,593 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has T404 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T404 DGX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T404 DGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T404 DGX find?
T404 DGX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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