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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T15 ORSMOT history

T15 ORS is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2021
Mileage
135,404 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 ORS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T15 ORS was last recorded at 135,404 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 4,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,591 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,813 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,404 miles
  • 2020 – 130,591 miles
  • 2019 – 130,296 miles
  • 2018 – 116,919 miles
  • 2016 – 111,993 miles
  • 2014 – 104,556 miles
  • 2013 – 97,930 miles
  • 2012 – 94,542 miles
  • 2011 – 91,767 miles
  • 2010 – 88,198 miles
  • 2009 – 84,949 miles
  • 2008 – 81,784 miles
  • 2007 – 72,554 miles
  • 2006 – 61,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,404 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,404 miles (+4,813)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,404 miles
    Test number
    676774273047
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass130,591 miles (+295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    285366078056
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass130,296 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    997180465508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail130,294 miles (+13,375)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,294 miles
    Test number
    592404488835
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,919 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    860728670826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,916 miles (+4,923)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    340386130994
    • FailureCentral Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven both n/side and o/side (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle to the off side (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass111,993 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,993 miles
    Test number
    579977623878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,985 miles (+7,429)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    624352428611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d/link top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Fail104,556 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    256604114306
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass104,556 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    657074414389
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass97,930 miles (+137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    695895153214
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteBuckled wheels

  12. Fail97,793 miles (+3,251)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    298329843284
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteBuckled wheels

  13. Fail94,542 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    148030552202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note3 buckled wheels
    • NoteTape on corner of front number plate, but secure

  14. Pass94,542 miles (+2,775)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    517770652211
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note3 buckled wheels
    • NoteTape on corner of front number plate, but secure

  15. Pass91,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    878009441283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,767 miles (+3,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    976028541264
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass88,198 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    593229350217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,949 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    813186569263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,784 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    340456428253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,554 miles1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    594781577265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteWiper blades are slightly worn

  21. Pass72,554 miles (+11,089)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    791681177274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteWiper blades are slightly worn

  22. Pass61,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,465 miles
    Test number
    843157486192
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T15 ORS

Does T15 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 ORS expired on 9 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 ORS?
The MOT on T15 ORS expired on 9 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 ORS done?
T15 ORS was recorded at 135,404 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has T15 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 ORS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T15 ORS 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 T15 ORS find?
T15 ORS failed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar likely to become detached; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mounting; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting, and 5 more.

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