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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T233 RDKMOT history

T233 RDK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
139,980 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T233 RDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T233 RDK was last recorded at 139,980 miles on 15 May 2024, 8,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,192 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,788 miles
Average per year
5,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,980 miles
  • 2023 – 131,192 miles
  • 2022 – 129,603 miles
  • 2021 – 126,365 miles
  • 2019 – 118,586 miles
  • 2018 – 112,270 miles
  • 2017 – 103,252 miles
  • 2012 – 79,466 miles
  • 2011 – 72,163 miles
  • 2010 – 58,858 miles
  • 2009 – 57,601 miles
  • 2008 – 49,788 miles
  • 2007 – 44,785 miles
  • 2006 – 36,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,980 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,980 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,980 miles
    Test number
    956455717908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,192 miles (+1,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,192 miles
    Test number
    145954190486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,603 miles (+3,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,603 miles
    Test number
    250034980333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,365 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,365 miles
    Test number
    389026329006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  5. Fail126,364 miles (+7,778)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    821271050639
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass118,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    878321189557
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail118,586 miles (+6,316)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    737517387501
    • MajorBrake performance not tested calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,270 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,270 miles
    Test number
    189038421145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg, visible from inside wheel arch, is slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg, visible from inside wheel arch, is slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs significantly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,208 miles (+8,956)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    174757286250
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg, visible from inside wheel arch, is slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg, visible from inside wheel arch, is slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs significantly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,252 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,252 miles
    Test number
    804180263495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg, visible from wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg, visible from wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs significantly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail103,247 miles (+23,781)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    371331622668
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg, visible from wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg, visible from wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs significantly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass79,466 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    666929122203
    • NoteCorrosion starting @ off side sill
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to steering and suspension

  13. Fail79,464 miles (+7,301)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    396898622283
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion starting @ off side sill
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to steering and suspension

  14. Pass72,163 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,163 miles
    Test number
    515240381131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,950 miles (+13,092)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    846313271188
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass58,858 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    252899550155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,653 miles (+1,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    744788240170
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass57,601 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    154910959122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,788 miles (+5,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    412177028112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,785 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    130234927122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    950470166037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T233 RDK

Does T233 RDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T233 RDK expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T233 RDK?
The MOT on T233 RDK expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T233 RDK done?
T233 RDK was recorded at 139,980 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 5,658 miles a year.
Has T233 RDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T233 RDK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T233 RDK 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 RDK find?
T233 RDK passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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