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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T528 DGUMOT history

T528 DGU is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,624 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T528 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T528 DGU was last recorded at 121,624 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,876 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,748 miles
Average per year
2,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,624 miles
  • 2025 – 118,876 miles
  • 2024 – 116,130 miles
  • 2023 – 114,365 miles
  • 2022 – 114,112 miles
  • 2021 – 113,554 miles
  • 2020 – 113,054 miles
  • 2019 – 111,944 miles
  • 2017 – 110,179 miles
  • 2016 – 107,659 miles
  • 2014 – 102,195 miles
  • 2013 – 97,781 miles
  • 2012 – 91,215 miles
  • 2011 – 86,289 miles
  • 2010 – 79,968 miles
  • 2009 – 78,171 miles
  • 2008 – 76,384 miles
  • 2007 – 75,262 miles
  • 2006 – 70,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,624 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill 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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Complete underside of vehicle undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust centre to rear flanges corroding away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,624 miles (+2,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,624 miles
    Test number
    846640743734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded

  2. Pass118,876 miles (+2,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,876 miles
    Test number
    272909630790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,130 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,130 miles
    Test number
    389476796267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,365 miles (+253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    730969852461
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,112 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    320661908113
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,554 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,554 miles
    Test number
    445128141026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    362883780247
    • AdvisoryAll of vehicle underside heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges corroded

  8. Fail113,054 miles (+1,110)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    181830756250
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll of vehicle underside heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges corroded

  9. Pass111,944 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,944 miles
    Test number
    942919914747
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle undersealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear flanges corroding away

  10. Fail111,942 miles (+1,763)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    350355621754
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% max 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle undersealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear flanges corroding away

  11. Pass110,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    426971211269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,179 miles (+2,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    403281096719
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  13. Pass107,659 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    490019364114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% max 40% (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail107,659 miles (+5,464)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    883663100887
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% max 40% (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass102,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,195 miles
    Test number
    635634864313
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail102,195 miles (+4,414)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,195 miles
    Test number
    548274464318
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass97,781 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    405571553333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,215 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    536217412227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,289 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    156327981178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,978 miles (+6,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    395987761160
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass79,968 miles (+1,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,968 miles
    Test number
    871687650053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass78,171 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    340324559087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,384 miles (+1,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    924146358060
    • NoteO/s/f tyre just legal

  24. Pass75,262 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    540634467034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,209 miles
    Test number
    944513886051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T528 DGU

Does T528 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T528 DGU is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T528 DGU?
The MOT on T528 DGU is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T528 DGU done?
T528 DGU was recorded at 121,624 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,564 miles a year.
Has T528 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T528 DGU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T528 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 T528 DGU find?
T528 DGU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer sill corroded; offside rear outer sill corroded.

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