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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T116 MABMOT history

T116 MAB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
109,577 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T116 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T116 MAB was last recorded at 109,577 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2022: 107,111 miles, lower than 107,186 miles on 28 Apr 2022.

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
107,111 miles · 6 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
3,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,577 miles
  • 2022 – 107,111 miles
  • 2021 – 105,717 miles
  • 2019 – 104,665 miles
  • 2018 – 103,546 miles
  • 2017 – 101,844 miles
  • 2016 – 101,005 miles
  • 2015 – 95,808 miles
  • 2014 – 91,908 miles
  • 2013 – 87,037 miles
  • 2012 – 79,534 miles
  • 2011 – 79,446 miles
  • 2010 – 75,956 miles
  • 2009 – 70,262 miles
  • 2008 – 65,115 miles
  • 2007 – 58,433 miles
  • 2006 – 50,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,577 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,577 miles (+2,466)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,577 miles
    Test number
    450312585081
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,111 miles (-75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    204013494926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail107,186 miles (+1,469)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,186 miles
    Test number
    382970679926
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass105,717 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    424248406123
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail105,717 miles (+1,052)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    628608979553
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass104,665 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,665 miles
    Test number
    759136923713
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  7. Fail104,548 miles (+1,002)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    193445594730
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  8. Pass103,546 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    300565904644
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass101,844 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,844 miles
    Test number
    889775921370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass101,005 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    643367624436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  11. Fail101,004 miles (+5,196)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    475630442195
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass95,808 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    442004573818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    559558534377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,908 miles (+4,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,908 miles
    Test number
    657328734360
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass87,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    209186133384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail87,037 miles (+7,503)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    119086033328
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass79,534 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    359146342348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,446 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    439065701148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,956 miles (+5,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    861578310087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,262 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    842689319040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,115 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,115 miles
    Test number
    914325518066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,433 miles (+7,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,433 miles
    Test number
    911418817031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    740203506070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T116 MAB

Does T116 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T116 MAB expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T116 MAB?
The MOT on T116 MAB expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T116 MAB done?
T116 MAB was recorded at 109,577 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 3,393 miles a year.
Has T116 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T116 MAB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T116 MAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T116 MAB find?
T116 MAB failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 3 major defects and 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis; offside outer integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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