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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T140 BPXMOT history

T140 BPX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
106,748 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 BPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 BPX was last recorded at 106,748 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 2,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,267 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,481 miles
Average per year
2,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,748 miles
  • 2022 – 104,267 miles
  • 2021 – 100,152 miles
  • 2020 – 98,909 miles
  • 2019 – 95,425 miles
  • 2018 – 92,513 miles
  • 2017 – 90,323 miles
  • 2016 – 85,461 miles
  • 2015 – 84,123 miles
  • 2014 – 83,160 miles
  • 2013 – 77,985 miles
  • 2010 – 60,908 miles
  • 2009 – 59,066 miles
  • 2008 – 55,454 miles
  • 2006 – 54,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,748 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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,748 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,748 miles
    Test number
    181182652383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,267 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    856420956339
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,152 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,152 miles
    Test number
    132221763744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,909 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    955189746910
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,909 miles (+3,484)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    470131829836
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis/Suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,425 miles (+2,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,425 miles
    Test number
    182858864871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass92,513 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    354673332206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,323 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    332949804343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,295 miles (+4,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    574128300462
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  10. Pass85,461 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    316340086780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,350 miles (+1,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    710379503924
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass84,123 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    995615135129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,055 miles (+895)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    318647225150
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass83,160 miles (+124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,160 miles
    Test number
    819106534164
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front brake grabbing slightly

  15. Fail83,036 miles (+5,051)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    286127024127
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front brake grabbing slightly

  16. Fail77,985 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,985 miles
    Test number
    408286553126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked but not exposing cords or ply

  17. Pass77,985 miles (+17,077)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,985 miles
    Test number
    759996053162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked but not exposing cords or ply

  18. Fail60,908 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    520293590146
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

  19. Pass60,908 miles (+1,842)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    982053290176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

  20. Pass59,066 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    451676519246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,454 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    954314288161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,954 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    171232676029
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCatalsyst breaking up internaly

  23. Pass54,954 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    482042676036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCatalsyst breaking up internaly

Questions about T140 BPX

Does T140 BPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 BPX expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 BPX?
The MOT on T140 BPX expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 BPX done?
T140 BPX was recorded at 106,748 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 2,935 miles a year.
Has T140 BPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 BPX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T140 BPX 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 T140 BPX find?
T140 BPX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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