Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T153 AKPMOT history
T153 AKP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 102,140 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T153 AKP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T153 AKP was last recorded at 102,140 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,140 miles · 12 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 102,140 miles
- 2022 – 89,655 miles
- 2021 – 82,555 miles
- 2020 – 78,197 miles
- 2019 – 74,835 miles
- 2018 – 73,863 miles
- 2017 – 72,431 miles
- 2016 – 69,147 miles
- 2015 – 65,044 miles
- 2014 – 61,734 miles
- 2013 – 61,262 miles
- 2012 – 60,638 miles
- 2011 – 59,237 miles
- 2010 – 55,964 miles
- 2008 – 50,525 miles
- 2007 – 45,075 miles
- 2006 – 43,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,140 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryVehicle in general underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Under body corrosion
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,140 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 102,140 miles
- Test number
- 873180366657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle in general underneath
Fail102,140 miles (+12,485)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,140 miles
- Test number
- 634242518692
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle in general underneath
Pass89,655 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 89,655 miles
- Test number
- 804538256182
- AdvisorySuspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail89,646 miles (+2,494)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,646 miles
- Test number
- 865626923326
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass87,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,152 miles
- Test number
- 386931918251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,152 miles (+57)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,152 miles
- Test number
- 829109940941
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail87,095 miles (+4,540)2 dangerous7 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,095 miles
- Test number
- 259625517071
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass82,555 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 82,555 miles
- Test number
- 462523529695
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail82,498 miles (+4,301)4 major1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,498 miles
- Test number
- 853630037047
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass78,197 miles (+3,362)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 78,197 miles
- Test number
- 381494468676
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass74,835 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2020
- Odometer
- 74,835 miles
- Test number
- 284699360650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail74,832 miles (+969)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,832 miles
- Test number
- 871287382509
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear section of the sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear section of the sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,863 miles
- Test number
- 604895958648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,863 miles (+1,432)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,863 miles
- Test number
- 502260026186
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass72,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,431 miles
- Test number
- 638703778317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,431 miles (+3,284)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,431 miles
- Test number
- 702811226933
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass69,147 miles (+4,103)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,147 miles
- Test number
- 986670071743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,044 miles
- Test number
- 279272095090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,044 miles (+3,310)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,044 miles
- Test number
- 666250495047
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass61,734 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,734 miles
- Test number
- 177410084486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,262 miles (+624)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 61,262 miles
- Test number
- 419641683020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,638 miles (+1,401)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 60,638 miles
- Test number
- 156153292006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,237 miles (+3,273)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,237 miles
- Test number
- 778917911011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,964 miles (+5,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 55,964 miles
- Test number
- 633653510183
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,525 miles (+4,644)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,525 miles
- Test number
- 984494958352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,881 miles (+806)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,881 miles
- Test number
- 351066888054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,075 miles (+1,943)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 45,075 miles
- Test number
- 742075997035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 43,132 miles
- Test number
- 144203396402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T153 AKP
- Does T153 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T153 AKP expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T153 AKP?
- The MOT on T153 AKP expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T153 AKP done?
- T153 AKP was recorded at 102,140 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
- Has T153 AKP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T153 AKP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T153 AKP 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 T153 AKP find?
- T153 AKP passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.
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