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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T596 VUGMOT history

T596 VUG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,313 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 VUG
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
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 VUG was last recorded at 49,313 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,202 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
1,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,313 miles
  • 2025 – 49,202 miles
  • 2024 – 48,627 miles
  • 2023 – 48,142 miles
  • 2022 – 47,687 miles
  • 2020 – 47,231 miles
  • 2019 – 46,918 miles
  • 2018 – 46,572 miles
  • 2017 – 45,553 miles
  • 2016 – 44,533 miles
  • 2015 – 43,508 miles
  • 2014 – 40,151 miles
  • 2013 – 36,634 miles
  • 2012 – 34,945 miles
  • 2011 – 31,901 miles
  • 2010 – 30,792 miles
  • 2009 – 26,687 miles
  • 2008 – 24,536 miles
  • 2007 – 23,121 miles
  • 2006 – 21,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,313 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace now

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,313 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    433395252176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,202 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    249843745873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,627 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,627 miles
    Test number
    272841707530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,142 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    560759778587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail48,140 miles (+453)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    937794982044
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass47,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    624180895843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,684 miles (+453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    707924537350
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass47,231 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    699994250319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,918 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    802423455311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,909 miles (+337)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    791763249048
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass46,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,572 miles
    Test number
    317863498319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,572 miles (+1,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,572 miles
    Test number
    489236474379
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass45,553 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,553 miles
    Test number
    352843711501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,536 miles (+1,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,536 miles
    Test number
    290194488838
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to blow on exhaust (7.3.A.1)

  15. Pass44,533 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    741734689414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,508 miles (+3,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,508 miles
    Test number
    767290495128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,151 miles (+3,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,151 miles
    Test number
    227461894179
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  18. Pass36,634 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,634 miles
    Test number
    277737073124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,945 miles (+3,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    775834392130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail31,901 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    288841081482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass31,901 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    788621981118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,792 miles (+4,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    410384790103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,687 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    100398189142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,536 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,536 miles
    Test number
    334059988126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,121 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,121 miles
    Test number
    904543597145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,529 miles
    Test number
    843238496155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T596 VUG

Does T596 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 VUG is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T596 VUG?
The MOT on T596 VUG is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T596 VUG done?
T596 VUG was recorded at 49,313 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,413 miles a year.
Has T596 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 VUG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T596 VUG 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 T596 VUG find?
T596 VUG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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