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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T781 RGKMOT history

T781 RGK is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,584 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 RGK
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 RGK was last recorded at 89,584 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,584 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,584 miles
  • 2025 – 88,616 miles
  • 2024 – 88,038 miles
  • 2023 – 87,923 miles
  • 2022 – 87,771 miles
  • 2021 – 87,579 miles
  • 2020 – 86,159 miles
  • 2019 – 85,834 miles
  • 2018 – 85,433 miles
  • 2016 – 84,584 miles
  • 2015 – 83,515 miles
  • 2014 – 81,298 miles
  • 2013 – 79,086 miles
  • 2012 – 76,164 miles
  • 2011 – 70,145 miles
  • 2010 – 65,164 miles
  • 2009 – 59,372 miles
  • 2008 – 53,047 miles
  • 2007 – 44,459 miles
  • 2006 – 35,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,584 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    678915846369
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,584 miles (+968)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    749042978291
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,616 miles (+578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    940797273741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,038 miles (+115)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    382095506062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,923 miles (+152)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    704753921758
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,771 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,771 miles
    Test number
    489977088930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail87,771 miles (+192)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,771 miles
    Test number
    102741594726
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,579 miles (+1,420)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    446668831774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding but only outer skin
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,159 miles (+325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,159 miles
    Test number
    895210134164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear of off side outer sill corroding

  10. Pass85,834 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    849684390821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail85,834 miles (+401)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    271472831489
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,433 miles (+849)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,433 miles
    Test number
    234030773498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has very slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass84,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,584 miles
    Test number
    565216202849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail84,584 miles (+1,069)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,584 miles
    Test number
    314145029386
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVery slight bind on nearside front brake

  15. Pass83,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,515 miles
    Test number
    332466261852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail83,515 miles (+2,217)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,515 miles
    Test number
    378965377960
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,298 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    118343904386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,086 miles (+2,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    857472833308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass76,164 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,164 miles
    Test number
    645539512387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail75,119 miles (+4,974)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    195748412357
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass70,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    275125641249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,145 miles (+4,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    155394241239
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass65,164 miles (+5,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    563564940228
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass59,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    152437129178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,372 miles (+6,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    854016929154
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass53,047 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    601041138136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,459 miles (+8,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    153064707168
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass35,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    161196596457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 RGK

Does T781 RGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T781 RGK is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T781 RGK?
The MOT on T781 RGK is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T781 RGK done?
T781 RGK was recorded at 89,584 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,696 miles a year.
Has T781 RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 RGK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T781 RGK 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 T781 RGK find?
T781 RGK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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