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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T879 TSCMOT history

T879 TSC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,216 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 TSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 TSC was last recorded at 109,216 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,577 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,639 miles
Average per year
4,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,216 miles
  • 2024 – 106,577 miles
  • 2023 – 105,204 miles
  • 2022 – 104,456 miles
  • 2020 – 104,450 miles
  • 2013 – 91,000 miles
  • 2012 – 72,488 miles
  • 2011 – 51,820 miles
  • 2010 – 41,989 miles
  • 2009 – 34,543 miles
  • 2008 – 27,715 miles
  • 2006 – 22,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCar adapted for track

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 Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    281975459538
    • AdvisoryCar adapted for track

  2. Fail109,216 miles (+2,639)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    432521598542
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCar adapted for track

  3. Pass106,577 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    389427384901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,568 miles (+1,364)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    299724711530
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,204 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,204 miles
    Test number
    286758445788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,456 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    763297515885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,450 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    662578266684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,000 miles (+18,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    249610803151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass72,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    187487802173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail72,488 miles (+20,668)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    378917502136
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass51,820 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    165176801179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,989 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,989 miles
    Test number
    611696040087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,543 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    484789749082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    541045938047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,715 miles (+4,908)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    821595838074
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass22,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,807 miles
    Test number
    753206486128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T879 TSC

Does T879 TSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T879 TSC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T879 TSC?
The MOT on T879 TSC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T879 TSC done?
T879 TSC was recorded at 109,216 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,420 miles a year.
Has T879 TSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 TSC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T879 TSC 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 TSC find?
T879 TSC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: car adapted for track.

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