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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T243 UBAMOT history

T243 UBA is a black diesel Mazda MPV first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
226,517 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MPV
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 UBA was last recorded at 226,517 miles on 24 May 2024, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2024: 226,311 miles, lower than 226,507 miles on 16 May 2024.

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
226,311 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
8,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,517 miles
  • 2023 – 220,641 miles
  • 2021 – 219,202 miles
  • 2020 – 213,178 miles
  • 2019 – 200,718 miles
  • 2018 – 187,853 miles
  • 2017 – 174,980 miles
  • 2016 – 166,130 miles
  • 2014 – 128,559 miles
  • 2013 – 124,042 miles
  • 2012 – 122,881 miles
  • 2011 – 120,080 miles
  • 2010 – 109,934 miles
  • 2009 – 99,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,517 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWelded repairs covered in underseal rigidity appears ok

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.

  • Corrosion rear chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Thick underseal applied unable to examine majoirty of weldind repairs

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Linkages

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,517 miles (+206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    226,517 miles
    Test number
    787451858379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelded repairs covered in underseal rigidity appears ok
  2. Fail226,311 miles (-196)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,311 miles
    Test number
    484837736417
    • DangerousThick underseal applied unable to examine majoirty of weldind repairs
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail226,507 miles (+5,866)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,507 miles
    Test number
    151930391671
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousThick underseal applied unable to examine majoirty of weldind repairs
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass220,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    220,641 miles
    Test number
    449550402032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail220,641 miles (+1,439)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,641 miles
    Test number
    891385800732
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass219,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    219,202 miles
    Test number
    438131041591
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail219,202 miles (+6,024)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,202 miles
    Test number
    505254366691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass213,178 miles (+9)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    213,178 miles
    Test number
    296486839524
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front ARB Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear ARB Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and BADLY Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Section by Shock Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Front Underside Badly Corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle Inner and Outer Sills Badly Corroded with Corrosion Holes
    • AdvisoryVehicle Rear Section Has Corrosion Holes
  9. Fail213,169 miles (+12,451)2 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,169 miles
    Test number
    982431886463
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear Silencer/Section (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken in Half and Badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Crossmember Between Mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front ARB Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear ARB Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Coolant leak Bottom Radiator Hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and BADLY Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Section by Shock Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Front Underside Badly Corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle Inner and Outer Sills Badly Corroded with Corrosion Holes
    • AdvisoryVehicle Rear Section Has Corrosion Holes
  10. Pass200,718 miles (+12,865)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    200,718 miles
    Test number
    158629797680
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front cross member
    • AdvisoryCorrosion inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear cross member
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll links worn
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil pipe weeping
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
  11. Pass187,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    187,853 miles
    Test number
    973165199855
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear underbody corroded
  12. Fail187,853 miles (+12,873)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,853 miles
    Test number
    630453116832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear chassis
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear underbody corroded
  13. Pass174,980 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,980 miles
    Test number
    527133354441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail174,979 miles (+8,849)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,979 miles
    Test number
    778997939712
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)
  15. Pass166,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,130 miles
    Test number
    920699021600
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to front crossmember
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight free play to both rear antiroll bar centre bushes
  16. Pass145,305 km9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,305 km
    Test number
    356758230577
    • AdvisoryFront cross member generally rusty.
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill generally rusty & holed in centre.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill generally rusty.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn.
  17. Fail145,305 km5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,305 km
    Test number
    677182367553
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member generally rusty.
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill generally rusty & holed in centre.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill generally rusty.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn.
  18. Pass128,559 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,559 miles
    Test number
    717909114267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,021 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,021 miles
    Test number
    465383244177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,042 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    605295363102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Fail124,042 miles (+1,161)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    758855163187
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass122,881 miles (+2,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    195578152146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass120,080 miles (+10,146)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    389551251102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass109,934 miles (+10,205)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    212453060485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,729 miles
    Test number
    240438749182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,908 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,908 km
    Test number
    670005458180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 UBA

Does T243 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 UBA expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 UBA?
The MOT on T243 UBA expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 UBA done?
T243 UBA was recorded at 226,517 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 8,458 miles a year.
Has T243 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 UBA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T243 UBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T243 UBA find?
T243 UBA passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; welded repairs covered in underseal rigidity appears ok.

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