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Mazda MX-5

Pink · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T166 EBWMOT history

T166 EBW is a pink petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2022
Mileage
93,263 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T166 EBW was last recorded at 93,263 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,064 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,263 miles
  • 2021 – 93,064 miles
  • 2019 – 86,291 miles
  • 2017 – 86,169 miles
  • 2016 – 84,319 miles
  • 2015 – 81,806 miles
  • 2014 – 79,694 miles
  • 2013 – 76,115 miles
  • 2012 – 69,025 miles
  • 2011 – 63,425 miles
  • 2010 – 59,301 miles
  • 2009 – 51,813 miles
  • 2008 – 45,397 miles
  • 2007 – 41,265 miles
  • 2006 – 38,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,263 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll under vehicle covered in under seal

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • All suspension bushes cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,263 miles (+199)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    192378422527
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle covered in under seal

  2. Pass93,064 miles (+1,494)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,064 miles
    Test number
    491981122809
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll of vehicle heavily undersealed underneath
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes cracking

  3. Pass91,570 miles (+5,279)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    574049690415
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll of vehicle covered in underseal underneath
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes cracking

  4. Pass86,291 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    499924800434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under side of vehicle covered in underseal

  5. Fail86,291 miles (+122)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    434583148774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll under side of vehicle covered in underseal

  6. Pass86,169 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    790877361457
    • AdvisoryCondition front wiper blades
    • AdvisoryVarious front/rear suspension components corroded

  7. Pass84,319 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,319 miles
    Test number
    899525681180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail84,303 miles (+2,497)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    985164154001
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass81,806 miles (+2,112)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    625392725142
    • NoteBrake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteO/s rear sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres low
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp rotten and blowing

  10. Pass79,694 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    249690544458
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail79,669 miles (+3,554)5 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    797162334169
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteMetal brake pipes getting corroded
    • NoteRegistration plate slightly damaged/deteriorated
    • NoteSuspension components getting corroded

  12. Pass76,115 miles (+14)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    235016933125
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBrake pads getting worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSuspension components getting corroded

  13. Fail76,101 miles (+7,076)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    776804233170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBrake pads getting worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSuspension components getting corroded

  14. Pass69,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    235162542130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,025 miles (+5,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    236272542186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass63,425 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    499924241114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,301 miles (+7,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    572824730112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    214655939473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail51,812 miles (+6,415)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    581535439157
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass45,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    682698948118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,397 miles (+4,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    432908348124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,265 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    433722647105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    333934026124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 EBW

Does T166 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 EBW expired on 1 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 EBW?
The MOT on T166 EBW expired on 1 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 EBW done?
T166 EBW was recorded at 93,263 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T166 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 EBW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T166 EBW 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 T166 EBW find?
T166 EBW failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 1 major defect and 6 advisories: emissions not tested overheated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 4 more.

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