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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T422 VGPMOT history

T422 VGP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,151 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 VGP
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
27 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T422 VGP was last recorded at 153,151 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 7,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2021: 124,272 miles, lower than 127,341 miles on 26 Jun 2014.

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
145,292 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,859 miles
Average per year
4,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,151 miles
  • 2024 – 145,292 miles
  • 2023 – 137,334 miles
  • 2022 – 129,681 miles
  • 2021 – 124,272 miles
  • 2014 – 127,341 miles
  • 2013 – 118,534 miles
  • 2012 – 115,384 miles
  • 2011 – 115,373 miles
  • 2010 – 111,384 miles
  • 2009 – 100,024 miles
  • 2008 – 88,425 miles
  • 2007 – 77,312 miles
  • 2006 – 66,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,151 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,151 miles (+7,859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,151 miles
    Test number
    952498409088
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,292 miles (+7,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,292 miles
    Test number
    700243865823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light switch damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis/body/sill areas corroded

  3. Pass137,334 miles (+7,653)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,334 miles
    Test number
    791536779929
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass129,681 miles (+5,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    792810299069
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body under headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,272 miles
    Test number
    366712241000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    965346816169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    488842040093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    976515900107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    979714449662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. FailMileage not read9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    584563928628
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components in general poor condition due to corrosion

  11. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    129367775139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. FailMileage not read5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    618116575110
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass127,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    396787374123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,341 miles (+8,807)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    335625674115
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass118,534 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,534 miles
    Test number
    787729753043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,384 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    147628582456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass115,384 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    468108782075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,373 miles (+3,989)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,373 miles
    Test number
    948191531294
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass111,384 miles (+11,360)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,384 miles
    Test number
    283310410255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,024 miles7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,024 miles
    Test number
    354350819431
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass100,024 miles (+11,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,024 miles
    Test number
    800090919228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    344237828434
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail88,425 miles (+11,113)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    370107028233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass77,312 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,312 miles
    Test number
    261244737299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    234538426258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T422 VGP

Does T422 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T422 VGP is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T422 VGP?
The MOT on T422 VGP is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T422 VGP done?
T422 VGP was recorded at 153,151 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 4,507 miles a year.
Has T422 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 VGP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T422 VGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T422 VGP find?
T422 VGP passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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