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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T208 ALOMOT history

T208 ALO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2020 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2020
Mileage
125,034 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T208 ALO was last recorded at 125,034 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 9,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,394 miles · 19 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
9,640 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,034 miles
  • 2019 – 115,394 miles
  • 2018 – 109,127 miles
  • 2017 – 107,410 miles
  • 2016 – 105,884 miles
  • 2015 – 104,617 miles
  • 2014 – 103,198 miles
  • 2013 – 101,350 miles
  • 2012 – 96,311 miles
  • 2011 – 88,436 miles
  • 2010 – 78,093 miles
  • 2009 – 61,775 miles
  • 2008 – 60,403 miles
  • 2007 – 53,065 miles
  • 2006 – 37,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,034 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,034 miles (+9,640)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,034 miles
    Test number
    692991794909
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    895735705850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,394 miles (+6,267)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    189108774692
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass109,127 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,127 miles
    Test number
    834868487910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,410 miles (+1,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    179297244397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill panel (5.2.6)

  6. Pass105,884 miles (+1,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,884 miles
    Test number
    332190106278
    • 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)

  7. Pass104,617 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,617 miles
    Test number
    527936533913
    • 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)

  8. Pass103,198 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    949092434224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,350 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    386165733251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,311 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    718652922246
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  11. Pass96,311 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    997612422259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,436 miles (+10,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,436 miles
    Test number
    995187721287
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear brake discs

  13. Pass78,093 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    961791630220
    • NoteSOME CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

  14. Fail78,036 miles (+16,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    173078720267
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass61,775 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    814894649249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    781253218234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,403 miles (+7,338)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    580253718263
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass53,065 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    393644127148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,984 miles (+15,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    593100927192
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    314853026185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T208 ALO

Does T208 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 ALO expired on 18 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 ALO?
The MOT on T208 ALO expired on 18 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 ALO done?
T208 ALO was recorded at 125,034 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has T208 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 ALO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T208 ALO 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 T208 ALO find?
T208 ALO failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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