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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T220 VAOMOT history

T220 VAO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
68,528 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T220 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T220 VAO was last recorded at 68,528 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 1,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,294 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,234 miles
Average per year
2,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,528 miles
  • 2021 – 67,294 miles
  • 2020 – 64,466 miles
  • 2017 – 62,771 miles
  • 2016 – 58,895 miles
  • 2015 – 54,981 miles
  • 2014 – 52,344 miles
  • 2013 – 50,465 miles
  • 2012 – 48,744 miles
  • 2011 – 45,930 miles
  • 2010 – 42,972 miles
  • 2009 – 38,005 miles
  • 2008 – 33,601 miles
  • 2007 – 28,417 miles
  • 2006 – 24,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront tyres lightly perished
  • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    743755601343
    • AdvisoryFront tyres lightly perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance

  2. Fail68,528 miles (+1,234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    496849477901
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres lightly perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance

  3. Pass67,294 miles (+2,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,294 miles
    Test number
    461380582269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass64,466 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    478216669786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,454 miles (+1,683)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    906263733850
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,771 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,771 miles
    Test number
    461138049815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,768 miles (+3,873)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    490227247960
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass58,895 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    264764196658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,981 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    466346695115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,344 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    205024304240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass50,465 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,465 miles
    Test number
    976489083189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass48,744 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,744 miles
    Test number
    317260702211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    148193001283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,930 miles (+2,958)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    799703801266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass42,972 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    953354500200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,005 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,005 miles
    Test number
    201134509274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,601 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    794927608226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass28,417 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    321701407456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    364502106210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T220 VAO

Does T220 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T220 VAO expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T220 VAO?
The MOT on T220 VAO expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T220 VAO done?
T220 VAO was recorded at 68,528 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 2,728 miles a year.
Has T220 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T220 VAO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T220 VAO 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 T220 VAO find?
T220 VAO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front tyres lightly perished; handbrake imbalance.

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