Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc
P129 MVTMOT history
P129 MVT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,649 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2022
- Mileage
- 99,649 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P129 MVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 29 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
P129 MVT was last recorded at 99,649 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 98,409 miles · 5 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,240 miles
- Average per year
- 3,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 99,649 miles
- 2021 – 98,409 miles
- 2019 – 97,966 miles
- 2018 – 95,674 miles
- 2017 – 91,698 miles
- 2016 – 91,678 miles
- 2015 – 91,381 miles
- 2014 – 89,136 miles
- 2013 – 87,446 miles
- 2011 – 85,515 miles
- 2010 – 73,288 miles
- 2009 – 63,787 miles
- 2008 – 62,461 miles
- 2007 – 59,545 miles
- 2006 – 54,494 miles
- 2005 – 47,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail99,649 miles
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated unit insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid to rear sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVEHICLE FITTED WITH LOWERING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
- AdvisoryVehicle displaying areas of corrosion and restorative welding repairs
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail99,649 miles (+1,240)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,649 miles
- Test number
- 649403508894
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated unit insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid to rear sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVEHICLE FITTED WITH LOWERING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
- AdvisoryVehicle displaying areas of corrosion and restorative welding repairs
Pass98,409 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 98,409 miles
- Test number
- 110289455834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome places heaverly under sealed
Fail98,407 miles (+441)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,407 miles
- Test number
- 554910137803
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome places heaverly under sealed
Pass97,966 miles (+2,292)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,966 miles
- Test number
- 141101688747
- AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle wax oiled
Pass95,674 miles (+3,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 95,674 miles
- Test number
- 258793924692
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,698 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,698 miles
- Test number
- 567752686769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,678 miles (+297)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,678 miles
- Test number
- 357450015684
- AdvisoryHorn working intermittently
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass91,381 miles (+2,245)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 91,381 miles
- Test number
- 757043435192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,136 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,136 miles
- Test number
- 297292954045
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail89,136 miles (+1,690)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,136 miles
- Test number
- 366712754010
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass87,446 miles (+1,931)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 87,446 miles
- Test number
- 948153453091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,515 miles (+12,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 85,515 miles
- Test number
- 267693941269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass73,288 miles (+9,501)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,288 miles
- Test number
- 283625240220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,787 miles (+1,326)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,787 miles
- Test number
- 844171809226
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise o.s. rear tyre running in wrong direction
Pass62,461 miles (+2,916)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 62,461 miles
- Test number
- 320051238457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,545 miles (+5,051)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 59,545 miles
- Test number
- 934490927227
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteDamage to windscreen
Pass54,494 miles (+6,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 54,494 miles
- Test number
- 450915716248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 47,885 miles
- Test number
- 883388405258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P129 MVT
- Does P129 MVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P129 MVT expired on 4 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P129 MVT?
- The MOT on P129 MVT expired on 4 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P129 MVT done?
- P129 MVT was recorded at 99,649 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
- Has P129 MVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P129 MVT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on P129 MVT 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 P129 MVT find?
- P129 MVT failed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 11 more.
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