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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T879 DGXMOT history

T879 DGX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
105,248 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 DGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 DGX was last recorded at 105,248 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,244 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,248 miles
  • 2023 – 102,584 miles
  • 2022 – 100,523 miles
  • 2021 – 98,523 miles
  • 2020 – 96,495 miles
  • 2019 – 94,251 miles
  • 2018 – 92,459 miles
  • 2017 – 87,154 miles
  • 2016 – 76,636 miles
  • 2015 – 67,596 miles
  • 2014 – 63,892 miles
  • 2013 – 58,840 miles
  • 2012 – 57,667 miles
  • 2011 – 57,418 miles
  • 2010 – 56,483 miles
  • 2009 – 55,484 miles
  • 2008 – 54,796 miles
  • 2007 – 54,369 miles
  • 2006 – 53,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,248 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    889356083141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Fail105,244 miles (+2,660)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    617398815462
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Pass102,584 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    922490248127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,577 miles (+2,054)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,577 miles
    Test number
    398258852644
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,523 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    355278643063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,521 miles (+1,998)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    883125292008
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,523 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,523 miles
    Test number
    155590051119
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail98,521 miles (+2,026)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    228515171583
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass96,495 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    891755932085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail96,491 miles (+2,240)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    725753855379
    • MajorEmissions not tested co exceeding limits on 2nd fast idle emissions test stopped due to cooling system fan not working (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,251 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    424729070803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,242 miles (+1,783)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    376805277115
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    790549232195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail92,459 miles (+5,305)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    270622333675
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass87,154 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    751464726071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,152 miles (+10,516)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,152 miles
    Test number
    928960348993
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,636 miles
    Test number
    184856879044
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail76,635 miles (+9,039)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    836998889329
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass67,596 miles (+3,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    839642995131
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill has some corosion

  20. Pass63,892 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,892 miles
    Test number
    489473704268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail63,553 miles (+4,713)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    288269484427
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass58,840 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    109537393134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail58,739 miles (+1,072)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,739 miles
    Test number
    616549983159
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass57,667 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,667 miles
    Test number
    498844392173
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail57,626 miles (+208)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    116709682196
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass57,418 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    277673791199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,393 miles (+910)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    279593681132
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass56,483 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    512693580182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,484 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    510292889178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,796 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    262605088430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass54,369 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    272812197070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass53,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    231080996046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T879 DGX

Does T879 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 DGX expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 DGX?
The MOT on T879 DGX expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 DGX done?
T879 DGX was recorded at 105,248 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has T879 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 DGX has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T879 DGX 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 T879 DGX find?
T879 DGX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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