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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T198 NKEMOT history

T198 NKE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
119,896 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 NKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 NKE was last recorded at 119,896 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 5,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,068 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,828 miles
Average per year
6,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,896 miles
  • 2021 – 114,068 miles
  • 2020 – 112,066 miles
  • 2019 – 107,781 miles
  • 2018 – 101,127 miles
  • 2017 – 92,835 miles
  • 2016 – 86,013 miles
  • 2015 – 84,646 miles
  • 2014 – 82,547 miles
  • 2013 – 80,653 miles
  • 2012 – 77,894 miles
  • 2011 – 75,709 miles
  • 2010 – 66,795 miles
  • 2009 – 56,339 miles
  • 2008 – 45,687 miles
  • 2007 – 30,997 miles
  • 2006 – 18,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
  • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside parking brake just met requirements

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,896 miles (+5,828)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,896 miles
    Test number
    760997606459
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake just met requirements

  2. Pass114,068 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    266908656226
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail114,066 miles (+2,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,066 miles
    Test number
    261316177015
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass112,066 miles (+4,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    487732452082
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass107,781 miles (+6,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    915067466235
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth side sillies corroded

  6. Pass101,127 miles (+8,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    253564079812
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded and side sills

  7. Pass92,835 miles (+6,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    109936329790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear starting to bind
    • AdvisoryFog light switch sticky
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Pass86,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    587223928932
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPE CLEANED OF CORROSION

  9. Fail86,013 miles (+1,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    536813224518
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass84,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    825622955110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,646 miles (+2,099)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    436379945127
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to body and chassis

  12. Pass82,547 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    219532484406
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  13. Fail82,547 miles (+1,894)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    785939174179
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass80,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    628328563175
    • NoteNear side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

  15. Fail80,653 miles (+2,759)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    719836663144
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

  16. Pass77,894 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    447886442157
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass75,709 miles (+8,914)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,709 miles
    Test number
    207907861103
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion outer sills

  18. Pass66,795 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    574504940240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,339 miles (+10,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    363394849289
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE ALMOST WORN TO LIMIT.

  20. Pass45,687 miles (+14,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    331975248428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,997 miles (+12,609)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    132368807163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,388 miles
    Test number
    370211096032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T198 NKE

Does T198 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T198 NKE expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T198 NKE?
The MOT on T198 NKE expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T198 NKE done?
T198 NKE was recorded at 119,896 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 6,131 miles a year.
Has T198 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 NKE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T198 NKE 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 T198 NKE find?
T198 NKE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front, and 5 more.

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