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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T78 OOGMOT history

T78 OOG is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
78,058 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 OOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 OOG was last recorded at 78,058 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,514 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
1,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,058 miles
  • 2024 – 77,514 miles
  • 2023 – 75,901 miles
  • 2022 – 75,011 miles
  • 2021 – 74,219 miles
  • 2020 – 73,413 miles
  • 2019 – 72,131 miles
  • 2018 – 71,173 miles
  • 2017 – 70,657 miles
  • 2016 – 69,430 miles
  • 2015 – 68,269 miles
  • 2014 – 63,041 miles
  • 2013 – 56,692 miles
  • 2012 – 54,360 miles
  • 2011 – 53,816 miles
  • 2010 – 51,890 miles
  • 2006 – 50,976 miles
  • 2005 – 48,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,058 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    879125223412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,058 miles (+544)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    700322099561
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    517381084809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,514 miles (+1,613)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    568747790957
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,901 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    631187531397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,011 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,011 miles
    Test number
    752648107310
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass74,219 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    613302766260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,218 miles (+805)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    365999182851
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,413 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    485822407343
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,131 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,131 miles
    Test number
    222424168023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,173 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,173 miles
    Test number
    761990069245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Sill Slight Corrosion

  12. Pass70,657 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    189761418234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,430 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,430 miles
    Test number
    738448203490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,269 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    829916365065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    898256874052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail63,041 miles (+6,349)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    807996574041
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,692 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    728009053084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,360 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,360 miles
    Test number
    206236652079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,816 miles
    Test number
    218748071080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,816 miles (+1,926)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,816 miles
    Test number
    987088771081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass51,890 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,890 miles
    Test number
    543417670056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,881 miles (+905)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    202758960038
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass50,976 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,976 miles
    Test number
    893571106284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    48,420 miles
    Test number
    154087405204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 OOG

Does T78 OOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 OOG expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 OOG?
The MOT on T78 OOG expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 OOG done?
T78 OOG was recorded at 78,058 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 1,503 miles a year.
Has T78 OOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 OOG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T78 OOG 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 T78 OOG find?
T78 OOG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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