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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T236 KDPMOT history

T236 KDP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
129,404 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T236 KDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T236 KDP was last recorded at 129,404 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 2,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2020: 12,525 miles, lower than 121,057 miles on 6 Aug 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
127,343 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,061 miles
Average per year
2,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,404 miles
  • 2021 – 127,343 miles
  • 2020 – 125,253 miles
  • 2019 – 121,057 miles
  • 2018 – 115,557 miles
  • 2017 – 110,907 miles
  • 2015 – 110,753 miles
  • 2014 – 110,708 miles
  • 2013 – 109,432 miles
  • 2011 – 103,652 miles
  • 2006 – 94,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Inner track slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,404 miles (+2,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,404 miles
    Test number
    742099129076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass127,343 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,343 miles
    Test number
    931617581737
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner track slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail127,338 miles (+2,085)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,338 miles
    Test number
    950614611667
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner track slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,253 miles (+112,728)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,253 miles
    Test number
    987543502377
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail12,525 miles (-108,532)10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,525 miles
    Test number
    975932237706
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass121,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    598357687741
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  7. Fail121,055 miles (+5,498)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    626119408786
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  8. Pass115,557 miles (+4,650)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    659373193808
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    560731699680
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail110,907 miles (+154)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    166422661565
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass110,753 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    396399765197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,708 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    359150404193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,695 miles (+1,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    187567294430
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass109,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    466820933012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,430 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,430 miles
    Test number
    459550033091
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass103,652 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,652 km
    Test number
    237805491117
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail103,652 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,652 miles
    Test number
    726444891148
    • DangerousOffside and nearside rear tyres perishing on walls
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass102,012 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,012 km
    Test number
    273116220185
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.

  19. Fail102,012 km (+236)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,012 km
    Test number
    671846120182
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded.

  20. Pass101,776 km (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,776 km
    Test number
    630514968112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass100,374 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    100,374 km
    Test number
    853859377155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass94,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    443454926296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T236 KDP

Does T236 KDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T236 KDP expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T236 KDP?
The MOT on T236 KDP expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T236 KDP done?
T236 KDP was recorded at 129,404 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 2,208 miles a year.
Has T236 KDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T236 KDP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T236 KDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T236 KDP find?
T236 KDP passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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