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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T156 AROMOT history

T156 ARO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
76,773 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 ARO
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 ARO was last recorded at 76,773 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,766 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,773 miles
  • 2022 – 72,663 miles
  • 2021 – 69,235 miles
  • 2020 – 67,832 miles
  • 2019 – 67,746 miles
  • 2018 – 67,319 miles
  • 2017 – 66,868 miles
  • 2016 – 66,384 miles
  • 2015 – 65,860 miles
  • 2014 – 64,475 miles
  • 2013 – 62,486 miles
  • 2012 – 60,273 miles
  • 2011 – 58,211 miles
  • 2010 – 56,368 miles
  • 2009 – 53,463 miles
  • 2008 – 50,921 miles
  • 2007 – 46,968 miles
  • 2006 – 46,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,773 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Chassis both sides in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Rear of both sills in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,773 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    595594048939
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail76,766 miles (+4,103)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    114049994809
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass72,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    600848291965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,663 miles (+3,428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    952059729808
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,235 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    366294125060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,832 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,832 miles
    Test number
    677693682619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,746 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    479213128825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,319 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    899589887386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,302 miles (+434)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    867621381851
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    398039996509
    • AdvisoryFront Chassis both sides in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Rear of both sills in poor condition

  11. Fail66,868 miles (+484)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    115423111447
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Chassis both sides in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Rear of both sills in poor condition

  12. Pass66,384 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,384 miles
    Test number
    541802336941
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake Pipe in poor condition

  13. Pass65,860 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    238096465429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,475 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    248504864111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,373 miles (+1,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    606170864114
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass62,486 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,486 miles
    Test number
    147701163114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,273 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    665917062118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,211 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    946541561142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,368 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    543466060107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,463 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    604536969145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,921 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    510948868184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,968 miles (+876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    974648587035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass46,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,092 miles
    Test number
    300709576056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T156 ARO

Does T156 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T156 ARO expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T156 ARO?
The MOT on T156 ARO expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T156 ARO done?
T156 ARO was recorded at 76,773 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 1,734 miles a year.
Has T156 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 ARO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T156 ARO 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 T156 ARO find?
T156 ARO passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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