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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T970 NCAMOT history

T970 NCA is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,191 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 NCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 NCA was last recorded at 154,191 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,162 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,191 miles
  • 2025 – 143,493 miles
  • 2023 – 143,223 miles
  • 2022 – 142,808 miles
  • 2021 – 142,707 miles
  • 2019 – 141,658 miles
  • 2018 – 139,866 miles
  • 2017 – 138,598 miles
  • 2016 – 136,330 miles
  • 2015 – 131,409 miles
  • 2014 – 127,701 miles
  • 2013 – 125,267 miles
  • 2012 – 115,479 miles
  • 2011 – 104,155 miles
  • 2010 – 95,492 miles
  • 2009 – 82,442 miles
  • 2008 – 68,614 miles
  • 2007 – 55,651 miles
  • 2006 – 42,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,191 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,191 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,191 miles
    Test number
    349400433363
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail154,162 miles (+10,669)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,162 miles
    Test number
    880943473855
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,493 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,493 miles
    Test number
    177487511010
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  4. Pass143,223 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,223 miles
    Test number
    185722184840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,223 miles (+415)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,223 miles
    Test number
    765267428609
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,808 miles
    Test number
    230427391007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,808 miles (+101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,808 miles
    Test number
    390650226704
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass142,707 miles (+31)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,707 miles
    Test number
    487316029684
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail142,676 miles (+1,018)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,676 miles
    Test number
    587825235607
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass141,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,658 miles
    Test number
    144563737011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,656 miles (+1,790)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    675705912376
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass139,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,866 miles
    Test number
    190404419806
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail139,864 miles (+1,266)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,864 miles
    Test number
    109885543597
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass138,598 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    877171966981
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass136,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,330 miles
    Test number
    917387573451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,330 miles (+4,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,330 miles
    Test number
    990132542276
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass131,409 miles (+3,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    999969225169
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass127,701 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,701 miles
    Test number
    459122944145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,267 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,267 miles
    Test number
    279580753136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,229 miles (+9,750)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,229 miles
    Test number
    756274843165
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass115,479 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,479 miles
    Test number
    747463222106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail115,477 miles (+11,322)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,477 miles
    Test number
    776391922145
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs scorded

  23. Pass104,155 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,155 miles
    Test number
    895360311196
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs scorded

  24. Fail104,153 miles (+8,661)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,153 miles
    Test number
    825780511148
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs scorded

  25. Pass95,492 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    142560420150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,482 miles (+13,040)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    532087510186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Pass82,442 miles (+13,828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    960325389052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    683342698056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,614 miles (+12,963)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    422142498000
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass55,651 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,651 miles
    Test number
    323633497006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail55,142 miles (+13,072)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    904979277015
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass42,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    194981096070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 NCA

Does T970 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 NCA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T970 NCA?
The MOT on T970 NCA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T970 NCA done?
T970 NCA was recorded at 154,191 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,474 miles a year.
Has T970 NCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 NCA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T970 NCA 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 T970 NCA find?
T970 NCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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