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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T527 DGUMOT history

T527 DGU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,188 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 DGU was last recorded at 72,188 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,356 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
2,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,188 miles
  • 2025 – 71,356 miles
  • 2024 – 70,135 miles
  • 2023 – 69,369 miles
  • 2022 – 67,899 miles
  • 2021 – 67,894 miles
  • 2020 – 66,932 miles
  • 2019 – 66,387 miles
  • 2018 – 65,391 miles
  • 2017 – 62,765 miles
  • 2016 – 61,324 miles
  • 2015 – 60,166 miles
  • 2014 – 57,354 miles
  • 2013 – 49,827 miles
  • 2012 – 42,809 miles
  • 2011 – 40,233 miles
  • 2010 – 37,583 miles
  • 2009 – 34,906 miles
  • 2008 – 32,690 miles
  • 2007 – 29,875 miles
  • 2006 – 27,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All suspension arms and anti-roll bar components are heavily corroded and flaky. Too many items to list.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,188 miles (+832)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,188 miles
    Test number
    807632253604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Upper 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,356 miles (+1,221)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    508742866864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,135 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    115667559474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Front Upper 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,132 miles (+763)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    723524182806
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Front Upper 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,369 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    241918778155
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass67,899 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,899 miles
    Test number
    864713456365
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail67,894 miles (+962)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    135391841388
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,932 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    667133981260
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms and anti-roll bar components are heavily corroded and flaky. Too many items to list.
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber bodies are heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail66,924 miles (+537)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    237206185466
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall cracked due to perishing. Cords showing marked in yellow wax. Tyre made in January 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms and anti-roll bar components are heavily corroded and flaky. Too many items to list.
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber bodies are heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass66,387 miles (+996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    592161515832
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,391 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    918940476859
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perishing outer sidewall 1955015
    • AdvisoryPoor image both headlights (dirt/condensation between light and headlight covers)

  12. Pass64,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,131 miles
    Test number
    675397214244
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished but not exposing cords

  13. Fail64,131 miles (+1,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,131 miles
    Test number
    336024375256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955015 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished but not exposing cords

  14. Pass62,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    526119209760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,763 miles (+1,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    600200870816
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass61,324 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,324 miles
    Test number
    182450997230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,166 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,166 miles
    Test number
    905323015132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,354 miles (+7,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    878997674038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass49,827 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    145839353007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass42,809 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    589699152013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass40,233 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    867644951011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,583 miles (+2,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    732515050024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass34,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    120966779025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,906 miles (+2,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    922166379090
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Fail32,690 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    274353478005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass32,690 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    302263678009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,875 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,875 miles
    Test number
    291255477057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    403984676069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 DGU

Does T527 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T527 DGU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T527 DGU?
The MOT on T527 DGU is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T527 DGU done?
T527 DGU was recorded at 72,188 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,245 miles a year.
Has T527 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 DGU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T527 DGU 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 T527 DGU find?
T527 DGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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