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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T797 RGKMOT history

T797 RGK is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,673 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 RGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 RGK was last recorded at 81,673 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,464 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
2,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,673 miles
  • 2025 – 80,464 miles
  • 2024 – 79,004 miles
  • 2023 – 78,183 miles
  • 2021 – 75,249 miles
  • 2020 – 70,311 miles
  • 2019 – 68,870 miles
  • 2018 – 67,559 miles
  • 2017 – 65,888 miles
  • 2016 – 65,685 miles
  • 2015 – 61,805 miles
  • 2013 – 57,459 miles
  • 2012 – 56,421 miles
  • 2011 – 55,098 miles
  • 2010 – 53,077 miles
  • 2009 – 50,391 miles
  • 2008 – 47,500 miles
  • 2007 – 44,345 miles
  • 2006 – 37,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,673 miles
  • AdvisoryRally car

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear outer sill appears to have a crack in filler, sill feels solid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,673 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    159610920119
    • AdvisoryRally car

  2. Pass80,464 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    785263316117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,004 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    323476866261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,183 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,183 miles
    Test number
    319991059060
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail78,177 miles (+2,928)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,177 miles
    Test number
    396046025531
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    433542938388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,248 miles (+4,937)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    489993226981
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass70,311 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    882043946167
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill appears to have a crack in filler, sill feels solid
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed with mild signs of surface corrosion starting to appear throughout body, chassis and components

  9. Fail70,310 miles (+8)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    244684861106
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill appears to have a crack in filler, sill feels solid
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed with mild signs of surface corrosion starting to appear throughout body, chassis and components

  10. Fail70,302 miles (+1,432)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    152686073884
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass68,870 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    310333542563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,559 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,559 miles
    Test number
    683960108630
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake only just met requirements

  13. Pass65,888 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    356161274085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,685 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    901560052406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,805 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    218337225146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,459 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,459 miles
    Test number
    746225953113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,421 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    676348162081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,418 miles (+1,320)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    896826762022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,098 miles (+2,021)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    165168961487
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteUnderbody showing signs of corrosion

  20. Pass53,077 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,077 miles
    Test number
    151460660423
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail53,068 miles (+2,677)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,068 miles
    Test number
    790317350058
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass50,391 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    210694459028
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMETAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
    • NoteN/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F, AND O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

  23. Fail50,391 miles (+2,891)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    703864759058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMETAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
    • NoteN/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F, AND O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

  24. Fail47,500 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    130465848090
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,500 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    581485548060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,345 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    111057337411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,909 miles
    Test number
    851225546039
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T797 RGK

Does T797 RGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 RGK is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 RGK?
The MOT on T797 RGK is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 RGK done?
T797 RGK was recorded at 81,673 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,180 miles a year.
Has T797 RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 RGK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T797 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 T797 RGK find?
T797 RGK passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rally car.

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