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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T201 EESMOT history

T201 EES is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
84,974 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 EES was last recorded at 84,974 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,954 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,974 miles
  • 2022 – 79,626 miles
  • 2021 – 77,728 miles
  • 2020 – 77,711 miles
  • 2019 – 70,152 miles
  • 2018 – 68,659 miles
  • 2017 – 65,000 miles
  • 2016 – 64,705 miles
  • 2015 – 61,363 miles
  • 2014 – 59,106 miles
  • 2013 – 56,479 miles
  • 2012 – 53,654 miles
  • 2011 – 50,291 miles
  • 2010 – 48,120 miles
  • 2009 – 44,003 miles
  • 2008 – 40,669 miles
  • 2007 – 35,672 miles
  • 2006 – 31,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,974 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corrded (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,974 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    558656824700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake poor
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corrded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,954 miles (+5,328)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    424217718284
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sile (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake poor
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corrded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,626 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    713321073658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,626 miles (+1,898)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    789325032122
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    280198278751
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail77,728 miles (+17)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    251772659659
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis leg marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass77,711 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,711 miles
    Test number
    945648292520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,679 miles (+7,527)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    257381529051
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass70,152 miles (+1,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    589549020198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,659 miles (+3,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    463134337013
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass65,000 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    587441228782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,989 miles (+284)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,989 miles
    Test number
    481094900140
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass64,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,705 miles
    Test number
    753861443122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,705 miles (+1,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,705 miles
    Test number
    560028482759
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass63,059 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,059 miles
    Test number
    499700860661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Fail63,059 miles (+1,696)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,059 miles
    Test number
    137321677571
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass61,363 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    156511465024
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust condition
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail61,363 miles (+2,257)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    249541765034
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust condition
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass59,106 miles (+2,627)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    359219954061
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion
    • NoteExhaust condition
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass56,479 miles (+2,825)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    868730963059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underside - not excessive
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  21. Pass53,654 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    808626252083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  22. Fail53,654 miles (+3,363)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    137925852026
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades torn
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteScreenwashers

  23. Pass50,291 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    495906241051
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade torn

  24. Fail50,291 miles (+2,171)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    116945441094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade torn

  25. Pass48,120 miles (+4,117)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    582056240011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  26. Pass44,003 miles (+3,334)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    111325809053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront chassis legs corroded

  27. Pass40,669 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,669 miles
    Test number
    382224528039
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass35,672 miles (+4,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    973199427085
    • NoteADVISE.OSF TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT
    • NoteADVISE.VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN MIDDLE OF WINDSCREEN

  29. Pass31,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,041 miles
    Test number
    153290136095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T201 EES

Does T201 EES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T201 EES expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T201 EES?
The MOT on T201 EES expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T201 EES done?
T201 EES was recorded at 84,974 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has T201 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 EES has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T201 EES 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 T201 EES find?
T201 EES passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear parking brake poor; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corrded.

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