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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T811 VGAMOT history

T811 VGA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,342 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 VGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 VGA was last recorded at 82,342 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,709 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
1,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,342 miles
  • 2025 – 81,709 miles
  • 2024 – 81,261 miles
  • 2023 – 81,132 miles
  • 2022 – 80,007 miles
  • 2021 – 79,723 miles
  • 2020 – 79,070 miles
  • 2019 – 78,332 miles
  • 2018 – 78,032 miles
  • 2017 – 75,799 miles
  • 2016 – 74,614 miles
  • 2015 – 71,845 miles
  • 2014 – 66,734 miles
  • 2013 – 64,558 miles
  • 2012 – 61,986 miles
  • 2011 – 56,429 miles
  • 2010 – 52,790 miles
  • 2009 – 48,420 miles
  • 2008 – 46,218 miles
  • 2007 – 45,233 miles
  • 2006 – 43,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,342 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear and off side front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Inner arches heavily under sealed Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,342 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    106662339273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,709 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,709 miles
    Test number
    850410375825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,261 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,261 miles
    Test number
    902997064286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are 10years old

  4. Pass81,132 miles (+1,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,132 miles
    Test number
    930756051992
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal through out underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,007 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    536749054171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner arches heavily under sealed Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

  6. Fail79,997 miles (+274)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    667218570646
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner arches heavily under sealed Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

  7. Pass79,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    196304119736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail79,723 miles (+653)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    273272247099
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass79,070 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    249313621704
    • 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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,049 miles (+717)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    481814056687
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    364201302089
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks poor - all tyre pressures were down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort 18%
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion under car - start of corrosion off side rear sill

  12. Fail78,332 miles (+6)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    755022795154
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks poor - all tyre pressures were down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort 18%
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion under car - start of corrosion off side rear sill

  13. Fail78,326 miles (+294)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    259980613968
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded down car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across car (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort 16% - heavy under car corrosion

  14. Pass78,032 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    799192343674
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down car corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through car - sills - inner sills off side front wheel arch - suspension - floor areas

  15. Fail78,028 miles (+2,229)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    382555443818
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak test not done (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down car corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through car - sills - inner sills off side front wheel arch - suspension - floor areas

  16. Pass75,799 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    763392858663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion - near side rear sill - sills - inner sills - floor and chassis areas - suspension
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion - rear joint area small leak

  17. Fail75,797 miles (+1,183)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    889421086024
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion - near side rear sill - sills - inner sills - floor and chassis areas - suspension
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion - rear joint area small leak

  18. Pass74,614 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    351854757751
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded down car and to both rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort 18%
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion rear inner and outer sills

  19. Pass71,845 miles (+5,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    696440289909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass66,734 miles (+2,176)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    589663304239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe covered with protective grease
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded

  21. Pass64,558 miles (+2,572)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,558 miles
    Test number
    977404913248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMost underside suspension components corroded
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes coated in grease preventing full inspection
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall perished
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass61,986 miles (+5,557)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    148176712283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteFront brake discs inner edge pitted

  23. Pass56,429 miles (+3,639)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    255076991455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront suspension components slightly corroding
    • NoteNear side rear chassis damaged
    • NoteProtective shields fitted under vehicle restricting view

  24. Pass52,790 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    444181010245
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass48,420 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,420 miles
    Test number
    334519719455
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass46,218 miles (+985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    591769318292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass45,233 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    663941727247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,358 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    564281426213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    801093526143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T811 VGA

Does T811 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 VGA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T811 VGA?
The MOT on T811 VGA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T811 VGA done?
T811 VGA was recorded at 82,342 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,955 miles a year.
Has T811 VGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 VGA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T811 VGA 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 T811 VGA find?
T811 VGA passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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