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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T522 SGHMOT history

T522 SGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,532 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 SGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 SGH was last recorded at 104,532 miles on 11 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2026: 104,532 miles, lower than 104,579 miles on 13 Apr 2026.

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
104,579 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Average per year
2,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,532 miles
  • 2025 – 95,566 miles
  • 2024 – 87,749 miles
  • 2021 – 87,009 miles
  • 2018 – 84,658 miles
  • 2017 – 81,436 miles
  • 2016 – 79,418 miles
  • 2015 – 77,798 miles
  • 2014 – 76,850 miles
  • 2013 – 74,433 miles
  • 2012 – 72,814 miles
  • 2011 – 71,246 miles
  • 2010 – 69,291 miles
  • 2009 – 67,163 miles
  • 2008 – 65,635 miles
  • 2007 – 63,898 miles
  • 2006 – 59,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,532 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,532 miles (-47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    410649603375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail104,579 miles (+9,013)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,579 miles
    Test number
    384940175933
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,566 miles (+7,817)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,566 miles
    Test number
    622038778232
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass87,749 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    562925018596
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail87,749 miles (+740)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    670124293477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,009 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    920130133626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    856769227952
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail84,658 miles (+3,222)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    854597548647
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,436 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    496413021925
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension generally corroded

  10. Fail81,428 miles (+1,555)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,428 miles
    Test number
    602111674491
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension generally corroded

  11. Pass79,873 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    176635373656
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass79,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    477915962473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,418 miles (+1,620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    906882108495
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam loose connection (1.7.4a)

  14. Pass77,798 miles (+12)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    446698785179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral steering and suspension components corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing area corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner wing area corroded

  15. Fail77,786 miles (+936)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    755245785163
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres perished and cracking in tread
    • NoteGeneral steering and suspension components corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing area corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner wing area corroded

  16. Pass76,850 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    498513714275
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty

  17. Fail76,834 miles (+9)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    918192704207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs rusty

  18. Fail76,825 miles (+2,392)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,825 miles
    Test number
    487379534095
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise a full brake check

  19. Pass74,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    329713943012
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  20. Fail74,433 miles (+1,619)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    757853743038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in sidewall
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  21. Pass72,814 miles (+1,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    655688642057
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass71,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    875607341018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,246 miles (+1,955)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    926827341082
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  24. Pass69,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    871716240028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail69,291 miles (+2,128)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    493294240041
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass67,163 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    653915249093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,635 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    930347948005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,599 miles (+1,701)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,599 miles
    Test number
    520706648053
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

  29. Pass63,898 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    791740547044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass59,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    223911376419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail59,498 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    292401576499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T522 SGH

Does T522 SGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T522 SGH is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T522 SGH?
The MOT on T522 SGH is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T522 SGH done?
T522 SGH was recorded at 104,532 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,254 miles a year.
Has T522 SGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 SGH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T522 SGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T522 SGH find?
T522 SGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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