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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T521 SGHMOT history

T521 SGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,772 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 SGH
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 SGH was last recorded at 115,772 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,769 miles · 11 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,772 miles
  • 2025 – 110,652 miles
  • 2024 – 105,391 miles
  • 2023 – 100,986 miles
  • 2021 – 99,958 miles
  • 2020 – 99,317 miles
  • 2019 – 98,742 miles
  • 2018 – 97,583 miles
  • 2017 – 95,516 miles
  • 2016 – 93,543 miles
  • 2015 – 90,626 miles
  • 2014 – 87,800 miles
  • 2013 – 86,507 miles
  • 2012 – 85,057 miles
  • 2011 – 84,000 miles
  • 2010 – 82,050 miles
  • 2009 – 79,724 miles
  • 2008 – 77,135 miles
  • 2007 – 74,370 miles
  • 2006 – 71,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,772 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Chassis corroded offside front (inside wheel arch)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,772 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    571779301329
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail115,769 miles (+5,117)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,769 miles
    Test number
    747663203730
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency low

  3. Pass110,652 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    322025826497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail110,640 miles (+5,249)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    272465190938
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,391 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,391 miles
    Test number
    862771583074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,367 miles (+4,381)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    931545874220
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,986 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    332303495822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,958 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    401293366565
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail99,952 miles (+635)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,952 miles
    Test number
    822049294062
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass99,317 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,317 miles
    Test number
    183826009733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,742 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,742 miles
    Test number
    963704126754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail98,741 miles (+1,158)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    817924904738
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass97,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    201885774215
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded offside front (inside wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail97,583 miles (+2,067)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    379532562158
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded offside front (inside wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass95,516 miles (+1,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    484031571751
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded offside front (inside wheel arch)
    • AdvisoryFront brake performance slightly out of balance

  16. Pass93,543 miles (+2,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,543 miles
    Test number
    754269482560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding inner wheel arch nearside front
    • AdvisoryChassis corroding inner wheel arch offside front

  17. Pass90,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,626 miles
    Test number
    208109115184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,626 miles (+2,826)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,626 miles
    Test number
    557599615192
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass87,800 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    268193234130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,507 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    769215533128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass85,057 miles (+1,057)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    465751312154
    • NoteO/s/f wheel binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  22. Pass84,000 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    168757021137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass82,050 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,050 miles
    Test number
    971575530107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,724 miles (+2,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    433332029188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass77,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    483705738160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,135 miles (+2,765)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    554975438176
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass74,370 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    853501827122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    71,701 miles
    Test number
    331386916114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 SGH

Does T521 SGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 SGH is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T521 SGH?
The MOT on T521 SGH is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T521 SGH done?
T521 SGH was recorded at 115,772 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,180 miles a year.
Has T521 SGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 SGH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T521 SGH 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 T521 SGH find?
T521 SGH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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