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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T979 BLGMOT history

T979 BLG is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
102,478 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 BLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T979 BLG was last recorded at 102,478 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,254 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,224 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,478 miles
  • 2025 – 98,254 miles
  • 2024 – 95,023 miles
  • 2023 – 91,319 miles
  • 2022 – 91,219 miles
  • 2021 – 90,810 miles
  • 2020 – 90,643 miles
  • 2019 – 88,844 miles
  • 2018 – 87,053 miles
  • 2017 – 86,311 miles
  • 2016 – 86,305 miles
  • 2015 – 84,451 miles
  • 2014 – 82,540 miles
  • 2013 – 77,887 miles
  • 2012 – 69,014 miles
  • 2011 – 60,878 miles
  • 2010 – 54,922 miles
  • 2009 – 52,602 miles
  • 2008 – 50,523 miles
  • 2007 – 48,296 miles
  • 2006 – 44,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,478 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension bushes corroded and perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis rail corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber not attached

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,478 miles (+4,224)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    769181232492
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension bushes corroded and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber not attached

  2. Pass98,254 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    683191617107
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and suspension bushes perished but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    377703968020
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Fail95,019 miles (+3,700)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    597524070148
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass91,319 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    567988850916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,219 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    984415100765
    • AdvisoryLower sills corroded

  7. Pass90,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    198907117935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,810 miles (+167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    852511719696
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass90,643 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    219575365335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,633 miles (+1,789)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,633 miles
    Test number
    822318661386
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,844 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    194582043503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,053 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,053 miles
    Test number
    199687935379
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass86,311 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    540668899098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,305 miles (+1,854)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    944650696186
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  15. Pass84,451 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,451 miles
    Test number
    572312084352
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass82,540 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    319411164279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail82,540 miles (+4,653)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    127281664265
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,887 miles (+8,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,887 miles
    Test number
    589026123323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,014 miles (+8,136)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    438334722352
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust joint to centre section very rusty

  20. Fail60,878 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    326934311318
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteLower engine covers fitted
    • NoteSlight corrosion to underbody

  21. Pass60,878 miles (+5,956)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    965044411334
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteLower engine covers fitted
    • NoteSlight corrosion to underbody

  22. Pass54,922 miles (+2,320)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    263355000349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteLower covers fitted concealing components

  23. Pass52,602 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    733754339354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,523 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    974762238309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,296 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    411810037489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    431324026373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T979 BLG

Does T979 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 BLG is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T979 BLG?
The MOT on T979 BLG is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 BLG done?
T979 BLG was recorded at 102,478 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has T979 BLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 BLG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T979 BLG 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 T979 BLG find?
T979 BLG failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; general underbody and suspension bushes corroded and perished; offside front chassis rail corroded, and 2 more.

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