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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T973 SGKMOT history

T973 SGK is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 78,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,608 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 SGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 SGK was last recorded at 78,608 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,239 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
369 miles
Average per year
1,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,608 miles
  • 2025 – 78,239 miles
  • 2024 – 74,624 miles
  • 2023 – 73,350 miles
  • 2022 – 73,040 miles
  • 2021 – 72,461 miles
  • 2020 – 72,026 miles
  • 2019 – 70,932 miles
  • 2018 – 69,667 miles
  • 2017 – 68,838 miles
  • 2016 – 67,243 miles
  • 2015 – 66,012 miles
  • 2014 – 64,179 miles
  • 2013 – 62,639 miles
  • 2012 – 60,355 miles
  • 2011 – 57,033 miles
  • 2010 – 53,994 miles
  • 2008 – 50,051 miles
  • 2007 – 47,513 miles
  • 2006 – 45,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,608 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear slight corrosion in outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,608 miles (+369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,608 miles
    Test number
    847128235037
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    556495451279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,239 miles (+3,615)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    941923619941
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,624 miles
    Test number
    325465605981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,624 miles (+1,274)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,624 miles
    Test number
    450279562417
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,350 miles (+310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    423818728917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass73,040 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    451182948923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion in outer sill

  8. Pass72,461 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    718165002925
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion in outer sill

  9. Pass72,026 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    643058641928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    391916874718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,929 miles (+1,262)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    333287781239
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  12. Pass69,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    886478093502
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion in inner sills/floors,wheel arches, boot floor and rear chassis sections.
    • AdvisorySuspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

  13. Fail69,667 miles (+829)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    120434044499
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Recording 40-50KgF when released (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion in inner sills/floors,wheel arches, boot floor and rear chassis sections.
    • AdvisorySuspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

  14. Pass68,838 miles (+1,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    209481271284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion in inner sills/floors, arches and rear chassis sections.
    • AdvisorySuspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

  15. Pass67,243 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    731881836911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,012 miles (+1,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,012 miles
    Test number
    195860075180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,179 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    529992084136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail64,157 miles (+1,518)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    117687274122
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    276429463427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,639 miles (+2,284)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    468599963119
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass60,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    617831082101
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  22. Fail60,355 miles (+3,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    899961782148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass57,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    349982771138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Fail57,033 miles (+3,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    729392271181
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail53,994 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    122266060140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

  26. Pass53,994 miles (+3,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    673266960160
    • NoteWipers in poor condition

  27. Pass50,051 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    201190248304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront wipers in poor condition

  28. Fail50,051 miles (+2,538)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    361260348391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront wipers in poor condition

  29. Pass47,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    290859437393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,513 miles (+2,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    931929637326
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass45,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    523588726316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 SGK

Does T973 SGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 SGK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T973 SGK?
The MOT on T973 SGK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 SGK done?
T973 SGK was recorded at 78,608 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,687 miles a year.
Has T973 SGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 SGK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T973 SGK 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 T973 SGK find?
T973 SGK passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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