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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T211 MTWMOT history

T211 MTW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
83,003 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T211 MTW was last recorded at 83,003 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2020: 73,980 miles, lower than 92,292 miles on 30 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,531 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,472 miles
Average per year
1,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,003 miles
  • 2022 – 78,531 miles
  • 2020 – 73,980 miles
  • 2019 – 92,292 miles
  • 2018 – 87,058 miles
  • 2017 – 86,134 miles
  • 2016 – 84,192 miles
  • 2015 – 80,718 miles
  • 2014 – 78,051 miles
  • 2013 – 75,638 miles
  • 2012 – 73,912 miles
  • 2011 – 70,859 miles
  • 2010 – 67,179 miles
  • 2009 – 62,487 miles
  • 2008 – 58,901 miles
  • 2007 – 55,169 miles
  • 2006 – 51,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,003 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer wheel arch has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail83,003 miles (+4,472)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    544302964443
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,531 miles (+97)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    766028381670
    • AdvisoryFront both front outer arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater dim but still functions
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear outer arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S + O/S inner and outer sills corroded

  3. Fail78,434 miles (+19)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    929522992531
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, tyre valve is leaking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion, seriously weakened, but not within 30cm of mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside outer and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater is dim but still functions
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,415 miles (+4,435)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,415 miles
    Test number
    928997387181
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, tyre valve is leaking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion, seriously weakened, but not within 30cm of mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside outer and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater is dim but still functions
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,980 miles (-18,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,980 miles
    Test number
    426909609418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,292 miles (+5,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    488651995955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slightly low on performance

  7. Pass87,058 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    409763029187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    912190848303
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLow reading on nsr parking brake

  9. Fail86,134 miles (+1,942)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    981988252341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLow reading on nsr parking brake

  10. Pass84,192 miles (+3,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    790172509279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low

  11. Pass80,718 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,718 miles
    Test number
    468746686366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,051 miles (+2,413)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,051 miles
    Test number
    317248554216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

  13. Pass75,638 miles (+1,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    125350463294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass73,912 miles (+3,053)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    395981872262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass70,859 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,859 miles
    Test number
    496594161249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass67,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    372882770446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,179 miles (+4,692)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    691142270213
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass62,487 miles (+3,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    702319159225
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perished slightly.

  19. Pass58,901 miles (+3,732)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    184200068209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces corroded

  20. Pass55,169 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    390189767277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass51,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    561523266239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T211 MTW

Does T211 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T211 MTW expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T211 MTW?
The MOT on T211 MTW expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T211 MTW done?
T211 MTW was recorded at 83,003 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
Has T211 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 MTW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T211 MTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T211 MTW find?
T211 MTW failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 7 more.

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