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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T726 DGUMOT history

T726 DGU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,549 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T726 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T726 DGU was last recorded at 67,549 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,300 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,249 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,549 miles
  • 2025 – 66,300 miles
  • 2024 – 63,516 miles
  • 2023 – 61,654 miles
  • 2022 – 59,947 miles
  • 2021 – 59,413 miles
  • 2020 – 58,943 miles
  • 2019 – 56,040 miles
  • 2018 – 52,375 miles
  • 2017 – 47,995 miles
  • 2016 – 42,972 miles
  • 2015 – 36,553 miles
  • 2014 – 32,174 miles
  • 2013 – 28,694 miles
  • 2012 – 26,499 miles
  • 2011 – 23,993 miles
  • 2010 – 21,057 miles
  • 2009 – 18,429 miles
  • 2008 – 15,379 miles
  • 2007 – 14,322 miles
  • 2006 – 12,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Drivers seat back rest worn movement backwards and forwards but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front tyre worn low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,549 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,549 miles
    Test number
    478225387516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass66,300 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    329840115210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,516 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    277557229303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,654 miles (+1,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    166658205274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,947 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    531490653651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass59,413 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,413 miles
    Test number
    236107844083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,943 miles
    Test number
    498223549899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,941 miles (+2,901)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,941 miles
    Test number
    646020056917
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,040 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    529873253048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,032 miles (+3,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,032 miles
    Test number
    621745198784
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass52,375 miles (+4,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    605520342214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass47,995 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    416690949347
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back rest worn movement backwards and forwards but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low inner edge

  13. Fail47,988 miles (+5,016)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    278514402753
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed on two tests (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive failed on two tests (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive failed on two tests (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rust hole in seal nearside rear lower (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back rest worn movement backwards and forwards but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low inner edge

  14. Pass42,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    955604579260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,972 miles (+6,419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    590172316365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,553 miles (+4,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    467534505111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass32,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,174 miles
    Test number
    295820804480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,174 miles (+3,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,174 miles
    Test number
    825690704180
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass28,694 miles (+2,195)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,694 miles
    Test number
    286641403424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEmission just passed ( suspect cat faulty )

  20. Pass26,499 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,499 miles
    Test number
    696290792088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,993 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,993 miles
    Test number
    267085601409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    930422400129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,057 miles (+2,628)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    891862000165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass18,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,429 miles
    Test number
    413916809137
    • NoteStruggled through emission test

  25. Fail18,429 miles (+3,050)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,429 miles
    Test number
    670526109129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStruggled through emission test

  26. Pass15,379 miles (+1,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    384588108140
    • NoteOnly just passed emissions test

  27. Pass14,322 miles (+1,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,322 miles
    Test number
    682783817165
    • NoteRear silencer baffle is loose. This vehicle only just passed the emission test ( suspect the catalyst is not working correctly )

  28. Pass12,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,540 miles
    Test number
    992370816119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T726 DGU

Does T726 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T726 DGU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T726 DGU?
The MOT on T726 DGU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T726 DGU done?
T726 DGU was recorded at 67,549 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has T726 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T726 DGU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T726 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 T726 DGU find?
T726 DGU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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