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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T487 PTGMOT history

T487 PTG is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,913 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 PTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 PTG was last recorded at 93,913 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,904 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,913 miles
  • 2025 – 88,566 miles
  • 2024 – 88,436 miles
  • 2023 – 88,130 miles
  • 2021 – 87,879 miles
  • 2020 – 87,876 miles
  • 2019 – 87,602 miles
  • 2018 – 87,184 miles
  • 2017 – 86,542 miles
  • 2016 – 85,996 miles
  • 2015 – 84,999 miles
  • 2014 – 84,142 miles
  • 2013 – 83,147 miles
  • 2012 – 81,962 miles
  • 2011 – 79,425 miles
  • 2010 – 76,454 miles
  • 2009 – 72,767 miles
  • 2008 – 69,109 miles
  • 2007 – 62,274 miles
  • 2006 – 53,398 miles
  • 2005 – 51,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,913 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,913 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,913 miles
    Test number
    642652272190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,904 miles (+5,338)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,904 miles
    Test number
    817733793246
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. Upper arm and roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,566 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,566 miles
    Test number
    137176472688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,436 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,436 miles
    Test number
    296388192453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,130 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    264574175553
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail88,113 miles (+234)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,113 miles
    Test number
    334120606122
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of chassis leg corroded above anti roll bar d bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repair not seam welded across bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded, small hole on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and full of filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,879 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,879 miles
    Test number
    602417696056
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,876 miles (+274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,876 miles
    Test number
    509260003090
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,602 miles
    Test number
    465308955227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail87,602 miles (+418)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,602 miles
    Test number
    133927309711
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm shock absorber mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass87,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    352679431073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,184 miles (+642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    405737240778
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

  13. Pass86,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    726917215437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,542 miles (+546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    232500187099
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass85,996 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    597965273638
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension wishbones corroded front and rear

  16. Fail85,996 miles (+997)4 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    244958501909
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension wishbones corroded front and rear

  17. Pass84,999 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    208152685036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,142 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    667471574023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  19. Pass84,142 miles (+995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    767961574080
    • NoteCentre stop not working

  20. Pass83,147 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,147 miles
    Test number
    337461183008
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass81,962 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    149203982499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,425 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    526935981031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,454 miles (+3,687)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    522896250072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise salight corrossion n power steering pipes

  24. Pass72,767 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    614157479022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,109 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,109 miles
    Test number
    363495668042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,274 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    120292287056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,398 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    612525276062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    944371825355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T487 PTG

Does T487 PTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T487 PTG is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T487 PTG?
The MOT on T487 PTG is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T487 PTG done?
T487 PTG was recorded at 93,913 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,049 miles a year.
Has T487 PTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 PTG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T487 PTG 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 T487 PTG find?
T487 PTG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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