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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T726 LRJMOT history

T726 LRJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
68,055 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T726 LRJ
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
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T726 LRJ was last recorded at 68,055 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,006 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
1,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,055 miles
  • 2024 – 68,006 miles
  • 2023 – 67,644 miles
  • 2022 – 67,033 miles
  • 2020 – 66,466 miles
  • 2019 – 66,044 miles
  • 2018 – 65,856 miles
  • 2017 – 65,396 miles
  • 2016 – 65,171 miles
  • 2015 – 64,724 miles
  • 2014 – 64,236 miles
  • 2013 – 63,407 miles
  • 2012 – 62,310 miles
  • 2011 – 61,017 miles
  • 2010 – 60,219 miles
  • 2009 – 58,413 miles
  • 2008 – 51,093 miles
  • 2007 – 44,391 miles
  • 2006 – 37,383 miles
  • 2005 – 32,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,055 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,055 miles (+49)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    999694121644
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,006 miles (+362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    776721583642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/side and o/side chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/side and o/side front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,644 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    206479462013
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,033 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    718400506485
    • AdvisoryRear braking effort could be better

  5. Fail67,000 miles (+534)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    586861984555
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    408883339028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,464 miles (+420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    726264392645
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,044 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    116231470427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,856 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    497644960092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,854 miles (+458)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    398422294098
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  11. Pass65,396 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,396 miles
    Test number
    441705307285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,171 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    559663876494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,724 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    833605340332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,236 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    199595614313
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass63,407 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    555616423391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,310 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,310 miles
    Test number
    415151222247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,308 miles (+1,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    795699312254
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass61,017 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    376276151413
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Fail60,984 miles (+765)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    756822541277
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass60,219 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    642718300243
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass58,413 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    691648209254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,093 miles (+6,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    342683808286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass44,391 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    482868507273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,383 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    633472106231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,554 miles
    Test number
    132353305278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,554 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,554 miles
    Test number
    604313405255
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T726 LRJ

Does T726 LRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T726 LRJ expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T726 LRJ?
The MOT on T726 LRJ expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T726 LRJ done?
T726 LRJ was recorded at 68,055 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 1,747 miles a year.
Has T726 LRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T726 LRJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T726 LRJ 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 LRJ find?
T726 LRJ failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front and rear suspension heavily corroded, and 2 more.

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