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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T122 VAVMOT history

T122 VAV is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
89,722 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T122 VAV
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T122 VAV was last recorded at 89,722 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,683 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,039 miles
Average per year
2,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,722 miles
  • 2021 – 85,683 miles
  • 2020 – 82,553 miles
  • 2019 – 79,696 miles
  • 2018 – 75,186 miles
  • 2017 – 74,436 miles
  • 2016 – 72,932 miles
  • 2015 – 72,356 miles
  • 2014 – 71,847 miles
  • 2013 – 71,221 miles
  • 2012 – 70,367 miles
  • 2011 – 66,797 miles
  • 2010 – 64,301 miles
  • 2009 – 61,111 miles
  • 2008 – 58,290 miles
  • 2007 – 51,823 miles
  • 2006 – 48,807 miles
  • 2005 – 43,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,722 miles
    Test number
    553993049865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,722 miles (+4,039)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,722 miles
    Test number
    286093562090
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    797286560295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,683 miles (+3,130)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    529965174604
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,553 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    140501606324
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail82,552 miles (+2,856)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    770226230252
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system floor pan (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,696 miles (+4,510)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    366408484551
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,186 miles (+750)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    884913403082
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underside corrosion

  9. Pass74,436 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    485879584945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,932 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    893988802922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,839 miles (+483)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    831201775181
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (1.8)

  12. Pass72,356 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    524079149586
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion

  13. Pass71,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    308910434459
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail71,847 miles (+626)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    855040334206
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,221 miles (+27)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    215541033219
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail71,194 miles (+827)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    435310023267
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass70,367 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,367 miles
    Test number
    888971882102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail70,340 miles (+3,543)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    216429172158
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass66,797 miles (+2,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    658580381152
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass64,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    220136270447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,301 miles (+3,190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    850206770137
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass61,111 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    284970789163
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,290 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,290 miles
    Test number
    492923688184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,823 miles (+3,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    282496757413
    • NoteBrake pads low

  25. Pass48,807 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,807 miles
    Test number
    230403256410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass43,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    193663055152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T122 VAV

Does T122 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T122 VAV expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T122 VAV?
The MOT on T122 VAV expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T122 VAV done?
T122 VAV was recorded at 89,722 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 2,650 miles a year.
Has T122 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T122 VAV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T122 VAV 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 T122 VAV find?
T122 VAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss.

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