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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T988 USGMOT history

T988 USG is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,643 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 USG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 USG was last recorded at 94,643 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2024: 7,934 miles, lower than 77,841 miles on 17 May 2023.

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
94,643 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,643 miles
  • 2025 – 81,926 miles
  • 2024 – 79,357 miles
  • 2023 – 77,841 miles
  • 2022 – 75,696 miles
  • 2021 – 72,636 miles
  • 2020 – 68,817 miles
  • 2019 – 63,933 miles
  • 2018 – 60,026 miles
  • 2017 – 55,525 miles
  • 2016 – 51,526 miles
  • 2015 – 47,751 miles
  • 2014 – 45,781 miles
  • 2013 – 38,896 miles
  • 2012 – 35,691 miles
  • 2011 – 35,500 miles
  • 2010 – 35,385 miles
  • 2009 – 33,765 miles
  • 2008 – 33,596 miles
  • 2007 – 30,346 miles
  • 2006 – 24,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,643 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    209390722798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,643 miles (+12,717)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    573291237652
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass81,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    397031243930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail81,926 miles (+2,569)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    366562205582
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,357 miles (+71,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,357 miles
    Test number
    223160115719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail7,934 miles (-69,907)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,934 miles
    Test number
    971800683156
    • 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    285124552093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail77,841 miles (+2,145)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    950608559645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,696 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    436992551123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,636 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    754179307133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,817 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    919975553409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,933 miles (+3,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    557326043834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass60,026 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    962945185100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,525 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,525 miles
    Test number
    527384132915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,526 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    222995879492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,751 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    226451635404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,781 miles (+6,885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    646731454129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust system in poor condition.

  18. Pass38,896 miles (+3,205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    475533343162
    • NoteOffside front tyre stepping on inner edge
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

  19. Pass35,691 miles (+191)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,691 miles
    Test number
    869592452183
    • NotePassengers door mirror glass missing .
    • NoteSubframes, suspension components ,suspension arms and all components underneath vehicle are all in a very badly corroded state .
    • NoteVery slight corrosion to rear brake discs and offside rear brake pads look to be getting a bit low [APPROX 65-70% worn].

  20. Pass35,500 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    195825741176
    • NoteO/side front tyre inner wall cut
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  21. Fail35,500 miles (+115)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    478975341123
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/side front tyre inner wall cut
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  22. Pass35,385 miles (+1,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,385 miles
    Test number
    372138640141
    • NoteFRONT LOWER ARMS AN REAR LOWER ARMS GETTING RUSTY AN EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY

  23. Pass33,765 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    151814459189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,596 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    773343368187
    • NoteAll 4 break discs covered in surface rust
    • NoteRear exaust joint rusty
    • NoteUnderside and rear anti roll bar rusty

  25. Fail33,596 miles (+3,250)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    790433768195
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 break discs covered in surface rust
    • NoteRear exaust joint rusty
    • NoteUnderside and rear anti roll bar rusty

  26. Pass30,346 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,346 miles
    Test number
    351378257090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    701299256063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T988 USG

Does T988 USG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 USG is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T988 USG?
The MOT on T988 USG is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T988 USG done?
T988 USG was recorded at 94,643 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has T988 USG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 USG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T988 USG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T988 USG find?
T988 USG passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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