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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T138 BVYMOT history

T138 BVY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2023
Mileage
61,589 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 BVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 BVY was last recorded at 61,589 miles on 24 Feb 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,578 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,589 miles
  • 2017 – 61,442 miles
  • 2016 – 61,304 miles
  • 2015 – 59,798 miles
  • 2014 – 58,838 miles
  • 2013 – 57,180 miles
  • 2012 – 55,161 miles
  • 2011 – 52,189 miles
  • 2010 – 49,183 miles
  • 2009 – 45,793 miles
  • 2008 – 42,605 miles
  • 2007 – 39,267 miles
  • 2006 – 35,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,589 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,589 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    393704627090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,578 miles (+136)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    693694451278
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,442 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    841132352795
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Fail61,440 miles (+136)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    756118671158
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass61,304 miles (+291)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    218115371531
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  6. Fail61,013 miles (+1,215)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,013 miles
    Test number
    104541377882
    • FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass59,798 miles (+960)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    419468625133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass58,838 miles (+1,658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    258002934157
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass57,180 miles (+2,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    499499523112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass55,161 miles (+2,972)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    276540332123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  11. Pass52,189 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,189 miles
    Test number
    369840831154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail52,165 miles (+2,982)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    416285721103
    • FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass49,183 miles (+3,390)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    572085620102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHandbrake travel excessive not at its stop

  14. Pass45,793 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    992465029118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,605 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    580547728129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass39,267 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,267 miles
    Test number
    761412327186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    243195926498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 BVY

Does T138 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T138 BVY expired on 23 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T138 BVY?
The MOT on T138 BVY expired on 23 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T138 BVY done?
T138 BVY was recorded at 61,589 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2022, an average of 1,671 miles a year.
Has T138 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 BVY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T138 BVY 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 T138 BVY find?
T138 BVY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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