Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T704 RGHMOT history
T704 RGH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 85,353 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T704 RGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T704 RGH was last recorded at 85,353 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,345 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 2,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,353 miles
- 2024 – 81,774 miles
- 2023 – 77,575 miles
- 2022 – 76,259 miles
- 2021 – 73,460 miles
- 2020 – 70,400 miles
- 2019 – 61,010 miles
- 2018 – 59,066 miles
- 2017 – 57,386 miles
- 2016 – 54,692 miles
- 2015 – 52,659 miles
- 2014 – 50,561 miles
- 2013 – 49,913 miles
- 2012 – 49,329 miles
- 2011 – 48,665 miles
- 2010 – 48,063 miles
- 2009 – 47,392 miles
- 2008 – 47,142 miles
- 2007 – 46,469 miles
- 2006 – 45,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,353 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/holed.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryChassis rails damaged, offside & nearside.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,353 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 85,353 miles
- Test number
- 727974905989
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/holed.
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion.
- AdvisoryChassis rails damaged, offside & nearside.
Fail85,345 miles (+3,571)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,345 miles
- Test number
- 217731599613
- 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))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill section (chalked). (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/holed.
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joins, near excessive. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChassis rails damaged, offside & nearside.
Pass81,774 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 81,774 miles
- Test number
- 327205060678
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside and offside chassis rails damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion
Fail81,768 miles (+4,193)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,768 miles
- Test number
- 327482913483
- 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear sill and outer wheel arch have corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer outer wheel arch has corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear sill and outer wheel arch have corrosion.
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension arm bushes cracked/perished. nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside & offside chassis rails damaged.
Pass77,575 miles (+1,316)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2024
- Odometer
- 77,575 miles
- Test number
- 886106463044
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,259 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 76,259 miles
- Test number
- 564730059278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,257 miles (+2,797)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,257 miles
- Test number
- 193532523755
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,460 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 73,460 miles
- Test number
- 225685319184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,458 miles (+3,058)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,458 miles
- Test number
- 935088587229
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,400 miles (+9,390)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 70,400 miles
- Test number
- 956561999535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,010 miles (+1,944)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,010 miles
- Test number
- 485420559774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,066 miles (+1,680)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 59,066 miles
- Test number
- 618466013225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,386 miles (+2,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,386 miles
- Test number
- 658550379699
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,692 miles (+2,033)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 54,692 miles
- Test number
- 523639944366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,659 miles (+2,098)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,659 miles
- Test number
- 669978263437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,561 miles (+648)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,561 miles
- Test number
- 708781264175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,913 miles
- Test number
- 296802663435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,913 miles (+584)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,913 miles
- Test number
- 636881563127
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass49,329 miles (+664)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 49,329 miles
- Test number
- 208834562132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,665 miles (+602)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 48,665 miles
- Test number
- 666148961102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,063 miles (+671)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 48,063 miles
- Test number
- 862680160120
- NoteAll four tyres showing signs of age and starting crack and perish
Pass47,392 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,392 miles
- Test number
- 241101569188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,388 miles (+246)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,388 miles
- Test number
- 211839559153
- FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on outside
Pass47,142 miles (+673)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 47,142 miles
- Test number
- 794552568197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,469 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,469 miles
- Test number
- 464053387071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,151 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,151 miles
- Test number
- 114822486006
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T704 RGH
- Does T704 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T704 RGH expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T704 RGH?
- The MOT on T704 RGH expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T704 RGH done?
- T704 RGH was recorded at 85,353 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
- Has T704 RGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T704 RGH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T704 RGH 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 T704 RGH find?
- T704 RGH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image.; nearside rear outer wheel arch has corrosion., and 4 more.
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