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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T977 AVCMOT history

T977 AVC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,652 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 AVC was last recorded at 121,652 miles on 26 May 2026, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2022: 117,889 miles, lower than 121,383 miles on 4 May 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,653 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,652 miles
  • 2025 – 120,653 miles
  • 2024 – 119,853 miles
  • 2023 – 119,290 miles
  • 2022 – 117,889 miles
  • 2021 – 121,383 miles
  • 2020 – 115,230 miles
  • 2019 – 111,585 miles
  • 2018 – 109,495 miles
  • 2017 – 107,613 miles
  • 2016 – 105,232 miles
  • 2015 – 102,367 miles
  • 2014 – 98,270 miles
  • 2013 – 90,840 miles
  • 2012 – 88,649 miles
  • 2011 – 86,892 miles
  • 2010 – 79,845 miles
  • 2009 – 72,466 miles
  • 2006 – 62,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust system corroded, knocking against its self on idle on back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,652 miles (+999)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,652 miles
    Test number
    921960152782
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,653 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    299863317235
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded, knocking against its self on idle on back box
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,642 miles (+789)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,642 miles
    Test number
    582258299316
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded, knocking against its self on idle on back box
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,853 miles (+563)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    119,853 miles
    Test number
    832209171333
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH Rear outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,290 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    855042488884
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,244 miles (+1,355)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,244 miles
    Test number
    617941346179
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN\S & O\S rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,889 miles (-3,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,889 miles
    Test number
    138090213351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,383 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,383 miles
    Test number
    859437511997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    651895141398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,230 miles (+3,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    961581324094
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass111,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    884207391794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,585 miles (+2,090)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    115134802162
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass109,495 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    398357387746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,613 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,613 miles
    Test number
    404734420691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,232 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    409280649604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,367 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    117889215150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,270 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    195074004134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,840 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    929876903159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,834 miles (+2,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    717605103103
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass88,649 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    915193122168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,892 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,892 miles
    Test number
    238439891166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,845 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    603146440194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,466 miles (+10,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    890070159144
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass62,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    450197926203
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T977 AVC

Does T977 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T977 AVC is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T977 AVC?
The MOT on T977 AVC is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T977 AVC done?
T977 AVC was recorded at 121,652 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has T977 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 AVC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T977 AVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T977 AVC find?
T977 AVC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear.

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