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Mazda 2

Orange · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

LT59 TAUMOT history

LT59 TAU is an orange petrol Mazda 2 first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

LT59 TAU orange Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
117,498 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT59 TAU was last recorded at 117,498 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 5,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,234 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,264 miles
Average per year
10,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,498 miles
  • 2022 – 112,234 miles
  • 2021 – 95,261 miles
  • 2020 – 79,711 miles
  • 2019 – 61,151 miles
  • 2018 – 48,988 miles
  • 2017 – 37,352 miles
  • 2016 – 17,637 miles
  • 2015 – 14,203 miles
  • 2014 – 11,037 miles
  • 2013 – 8,655 miles
  • 2012 – 4,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,498 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorCentral Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber spliting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear car presented with one passenger seat rear seats and seat belts not tested

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,498 miles (+5,264)3 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,498 miles
    Test number
    657940117547
    • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber spliting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear car presented with one passenger seat rear seats and seat belts not tested

  2. Pass112,234 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    307540670552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front auxiliary belt cracking/perished

  3. Fail112,234 miles (+16,973)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    630679264359
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front auxiliary belt cracking/perished

  4. Pass95,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    571562852339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,261 miles (+15,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    974232432268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,711 miles (+18,560)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    717956583216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    326420620410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,151 miles (+12,163)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    453802400857
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

  9. Pass48,988 miles (+11,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    560587715026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,352 miles (+19,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    652994992119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,637 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    116836002922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,203 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,203 miles
    Test number
    415920577251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,037 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,037 miles
    Test number
    636757684286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,655 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    8,655 miles
    Test number
    948390383258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    4,929 miles
    Test number
    796707432269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 TAU

Does LT59 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 TAU expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 TAU?
The MOT on LT59 TAU expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 TAU done?
LT59 TAU was recorded at 117,498 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 10,110 miles a year.
Has LT59 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 TAU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LT59 TAU 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 LT59 TAU find?
LT59 TAU failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central rear fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire; exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount, and 17 more.

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