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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T50 TGPMOT history

T50 TGP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 221,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
221,531 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 TGP was last recorded at 221,531 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
220,559 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
972 miles
Average per year
9,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,531 miles
  • 2024 – 220,559 miles
  • 2023 – 219,880 miles
  • 2022 – 218,724 miles
  • 2021 – 217,132 miles
  • 2020 – 215,912 miles
  • 2019 – 206,901 miles
  • 2018 – 200,794 miles
  • 2017 – 194,846 miles
  • 2016 – 189,249 miles
  • 2015 – 182,735 miles
  • 2014 – 156,752 miles
  • 2013 – 130,415 miles
  • 2012 – 104,632 miles
  • 2011 – 78,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,531 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,531 miles (+972)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    221,531 miles
    Test number
    686604556503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  2. Pass220,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    220,559 miles
    Test number
    267368400862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail220,559 miles (+679)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,559 miles
    Test number
    136034724613
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass219,880 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,880 miles
    Test number
    123778372811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass218,724 miles (+1,592)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    218,724 miles
    Test number
    113536047860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass217,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    217,132 miles
    Test number
    681635050387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail217,132 miles (+1,220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,132 miles
    Test number
    232051676790
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass215,912 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    215,912 miles
    Test number
    165519720970
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail215,912 miles (+9,011)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,912 miles
    Test number
    368606605899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass206,901 miles (+6,107)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    206,901 miles
    Test number
    876865653679
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight wear/perishing front lower arm bushes, both sides
  11. Pass200,794 miles (+5,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    200,794 miles
    Test number
    168514399815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass194,846 miles (+5,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    194,846 miles
    Test number
    632919614865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass189,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    189,249 miles
    Test number
    947145436799
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers damp and slightly soft all round
  14. Fail189,249 miles (+6,514)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,249 miles
    Test number
    714958442707
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers damp and slightly soft all round
  15. Pass182,735 miles (+25,983)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    182,735 miles
    Test number
    729486205182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass156,752 miles (+26,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    156,752 miles
    Test number
    565806804165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass130,415 miles (+25,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,415 miles
    Test number
    289967723139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass104,632 miles (+26,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,632 miles
    Test number
    449616122160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass78,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    256722431149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 TGP

Does T50 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 TGP is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T50 TGP?
The MOT on T50 TGP is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 TGP done?
T50 TGP was recorded at 221,531 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 9,878 miles a year.
Has T50 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 TGP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T50 TGP 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 T50 TGP find?
T50 TGP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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