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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T233 CBYMOT history

T233 CBY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
115,989 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 CBY
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T233 CBY was last recorded at 115,989 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,776 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
4,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,989 miles
  • 2021 – 115,776 miles
  • 2020 – 115,536 miles
  • 2019 – 114,498 miles
  • 2018 – 114,492 miles
  • 2017 – 110,980 miles
  • 2016 – 106,759 miles
  • 2015 – 101,744 miles
  • 2014 – 91,427 miles
  • 2013 – 82,105 miles
  • 2012 – 69,874 miles
  • 2011 – 66,604 miles
  • 2010 – 58,920 miles
  • 2009 – 44,097 miles
  • 2008 – 40,846 miles
  • 2007 – 37,448 miles
  • 2006 – 32,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,989 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail115,989 miles (+213)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    153133148005
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,776 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,776 miles
    Test number
    981523613790
    • AdvisoryFront subframe badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch badly corroded

  3. Fail115,772 miles (+236)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    176748922765
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and all its components badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and its components corroded badly
    • AdvisoryHand brake no reserve travel

  4. Pass115,536 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,536 miles
    Test number
    815499697383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,522 miles (+1,024)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    986001847469
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,498 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    808050185601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail114,492 miles (+3,512)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    604670139888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    799352058068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,980 miles (+4,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    487372396137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass106,759 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    998906848793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,758 miles (+5,014)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,758 miles
    Test number
    100347015685
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps rusted out (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass101,744 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,744 miles
    Test number
    420879100399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,732 miles (+10,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    464550723015
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

  14. Pass91,427 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,427 miles
    Test number
    689117664226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail91,414 miles (+9,309)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    646043454264
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,105 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,105 miles
    Test number
    378455753429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,874 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,874 miles
    Test number
    798245232220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,858 miles (+3,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    469480932292
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass66,604 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    378515441224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding slightly
    • NoteSlight corrosion at nearside outer sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion at offside outer sill

  20. Fail66,604 miles (+7,684)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    438765541238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding slightly
    • NoteSlight corrosion at nearside outer sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion at offside outer sill

  21. Pass58,920 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    113846340204
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to corrode

  22. Fail58,902 miles (+14,805)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    660989630298
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs starting to corrode

  23. Pass44,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    213583489016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail44,097 miles (+3,251)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    190103489487
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass40,846 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    534626408163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,448 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    411300917190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,263 miles (+4,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    293641607150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass32,845 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,845 miles
    Test number
    323232006137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,783 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    883121006155
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking.

Questions about T233 CBY

Does T233 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T233 CBY expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T233 CBY?
The MOT on T233 CBY expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T233 CBY done?
T233 CBY was recorded at 115,989 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
Has T233 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 CBY has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T233 CBY 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 T233 CBY find?
T233 CBY failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor; nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 4 more.

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