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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T242 OADMOT history

T242 OAD is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
50,126 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 OAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 OAD was last recorded at 50,126 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 1,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,912 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,214 miles
Average per year
1,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,126 miles
  • 2023 – 48,912 miles
  • 2022 – 47,961 miles
  • 2020 – 47,680 miles
  • 2019 – 47,161 miles
  • 2018 – 46,748 miles
  • 2017 – 46,372 miles
  • 2016 – 45,716 miles
  • 2015 – 45,475 miles
  • 2014 – 43,802 miles
  • 2013 – 41,195 miles
  • 2012 – 38,936 miles
  • 2011 – 37,884 miles
  • 2010 – 36,154 miles
  • 2009 – 34,587 miles
  • 2008 – 31,434 miles
  • 2007 – 26,849 miles
  • 2006 – 23,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,126 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,126 miles (+1,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    885271055791
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty
  2. Pass48,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    874237277625
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail48,912 miles (+951)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    306438651114
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass47,961 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    584491750641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,680 miles (+519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    499345305730
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
  6. Pass47,161 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    623840569830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,748 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    513508743138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,372 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    271146196872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,716 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    147138835525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,475 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    158073535126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,802 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    539902854100
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront tyres aged
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear tyres aged
  12. Pass43,802 miles (+2,607)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    768772754173
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront tyres aged
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low
    • NoteRear tyres aged
  13. Pass41,195 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,195 miles
    Test number
    307258523122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,936 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,936 miles
    Test number
    269507312410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,884 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    878985691052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,154 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,154 miles
    Test number
    401640790054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,587 miles (+3,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    304828419157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass31,434 miles (+4,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    154997318157
    • NoteAll tyre pressures low
  19. Pass26,849 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,849 miles
    Test number
    562091017142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    180328696438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 OAD

Does T242 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 OAD expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 OAD?
The MOT on T242 OAD expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 OAD done?
T242 OAD was recorded at 50,126 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 1,465 miles a year.
Has T242 OAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 OAD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T242 OAD 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 T242 OAD find?
T242 OAD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve; front suspension components rusty; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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