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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T228 UYAMOT history

T228 UYA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
80,395 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 UYA was last recorded at 80,395 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 1,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,142 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,253 miles
Average per year
2,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,395 miles
  • 2021 – 79,142 miles
  • 2019 – 76,638 miles
  • 2018 – 74,773 miles
  • 2017 – 71,572 miles
  • 2016 – 68,334 miles
  • 2015 – 64,283 miles
  • 2014 – 61,541 miles
  • 2013 – 59,231 miles
  • 2012 – 55,674 miles
  • 2011 – 51,767 miles
  • 2010 – 46,444 miles
  • 2009 – 43,921 miles
  • 2008 – 39,525 miles
  • 2007 – 36,944 miles
  • 2006 – 34,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,395 miles (+1,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    863566953810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
  2. Pass79,142 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,142 miles
    Test number
    725052380572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroding
  3. Pass76,638 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    591462182684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,773 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    268431306517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass71,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    980171421940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. Fail71,572 miles (+3,238)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    599355978309
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. Pass68,334 miles (+4,051)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    126950259779
    • AdvisoryFront both blades starting to split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting and perishing on tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in sidewall not down to cords perishing on tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe surface (6.1.A.1)
  8. Pass64,283 miles (+2,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    956367915166
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer edge and close to limit
  9. Pass61,541 miles (+2,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    185006004103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake dragging slightly
  10. Pass59,231 miles (+3,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,231 miles
    Test number
    145779003190
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  11. Pass55,674 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    167464072050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,767 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    799781761007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,444 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    293139630042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,921 miles (+4,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,921 miles
    Test number
    740861439086
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  15. Pass39,525 miles (+2,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    600120748020
    • NoteSome corrosion on inner faces of front brakes
  16. Pass36,944 miles (+2,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    434666437043
    • NoteSome corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs
  17. Pass34,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,537 miles
    Test number
    423302346038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 UYA

Does T228 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 UYA expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 UYA?
The MOT on T228 UYA expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 UYA done?
T228 UYA was recorded at 80,395 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 2,837 miles a year.
Has T228 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 UYA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T228 UYA 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 T228 UYA find?
T228 UYA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis rail; nearside rear outer sill corroded; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis rail, and 1 more.

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