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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T162 RYGMOT history

T162 RYG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
70,322 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 RYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 RYG was last recorded at 70,322 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,321 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,322 miles
  • 2021 – 70,237 miles
  • 2020 – 69,952 miles
  • 2018 – 69,718 miles
  • 2016 – 69,530 miles
  • 2015 – 65,263 miles
  • 2014 – 64,497 miles
  • 2013 – 62,497 miles
  • 2012 – 59,343 miles
  • 2011 – 51,551 miles
  • 2010 – 51,504 miles
  • 2009 – 49,088 miles
  • 2008 – 48,266 miles
  • 2007 – 43,657 miles
  • 2006 – 37,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,322 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wheel bearing slightly noisy nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wheel bearing slightly noisy osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,322 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,322 miles
    Test number
    511329722116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,321 miles (+84)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    151100262011
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass70,237 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    527129766984
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail70,218 miles (+266)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    477251816238
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass69,952 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    320800614394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,951 miles (+233)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,951 miles
    Test number
    243103565522
    • MajorEmissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate insecure front (0.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass69,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    107847981179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy osf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail69,718 miles (+188)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    422484643045
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy osf (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre has been run flat

  9. Pass69,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    971459124503
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail69,530 miles (+4,267)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    425771607702
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to t joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass65,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    439794305280
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail65,263 miles (+766)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    798914805270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass64,497 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    677808674182
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  14. Fail64,470 miles (+973)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    765294374126
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  15. Fail63,497 miles (+1,000)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    845974994089
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass62,497 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    398918703277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,343 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    346604512212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,997 miles (+7,446)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    338943402462
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass51,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    795709281189
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail51,551 miles (+47)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    238119881195
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass51,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    181481690130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,504 miles (+2,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    670811890103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass49,088 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    290366909286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,266 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    364327508411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,657 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,657 miles
    Test number
    520979807272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    221362886176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 RYG

Does T162 RYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 RYG expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 RYG?
The MOT on T162 RYG expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 RYG done?
T162 RYG was recorded at 70,322 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has T162 RYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 RYG has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T162 RYG 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 T162 RYG find?
T162 RYG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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