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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T265 AKNMOT history

T265 AKN is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
120,099 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 AKN
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 AKN was last recorded at 120,099 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,086 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,099 miles
  • 2021 – 112,950 miles
  • 2020 – 106,925 miles
  • 2019 – 100,947 miles
  • 2018 – 95,246 miles
  • 2016 – 90,800 miles
  • 2015 – 81,574 miles
  • 2014 – 65,172 miles
  • 2012 – 62,477 miles
  • 2011 – 62,023 miles
  • 2010 – 61,327 miles
  • 2009 – 60,162 miles
  • 2008 – 59,116 miles
  • 2007 – 58,116 miles
  • 2006 – 55,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,099 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake fluid is slightly low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/S/F and N/S/F pads are 80% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/S/F and N/S/F tyres are 65% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/S/R and N/S/R pads are 60% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,099 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,099 miles
    Test number
    697790946272
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,086 miles (+7,136)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    339377498775
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,950 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    810771602875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,932 miles (+6,007)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,932 miles
    Test number
    823687311803
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun sticker too low and swept area of wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,925 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    510452733231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,947 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    903851206840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,921 miles (+5,675)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    544652921868
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass95,246 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    376764379321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass90,800 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,800 miles
    Test number
    306300055345
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low
    • AdvisoryOil level is low
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail90,800 miles (+9,226)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,800 miles
    Test number
    242589969505
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low
    • AdvisoryOil level is low
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass81,574 miles (+216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,574 miles
    Test number
    342869747259
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is slightly low
    • AdvisoryO/S/F and N/S/F pads are 80% worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/F and N/S/F tyres are 65% worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/R and N/S/R pads are 60% worn
    • AdvisoryOil level is slightly low

  12. Fail81,358 miles (+9,555)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,358 miles
    Test number
    950791125751
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid is slightly low
    • AdvisoryO/S/F and N/S/F pads are 80% worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/F and N/S/F tyres are 65% worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/R and N/S/R pads are 60% worn
    • AdvisoryOil level is slightly low

  13. Fail71,803 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    136495415053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine oil level was low

  14. Pass71,803 miles (+6,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    995625315094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine oil level was low

  15. Pass65,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    515587314094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail127,368 miles (+64,891)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,368 miles
    Test number
    559547214033
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    797510512276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,477 miles (+454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    245320912268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass62,023 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    395115421223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,011 miles (+684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    849794011289
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass61,327 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,327 miles
    Test number
    872914080142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,162 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    822214799181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,116 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    254797688123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,116 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    212074397164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    792665296181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T265 AKN

Does T265 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T265 AKN expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T265 AKN?
The MOT on T265 AKN expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T265 AKN done?
T265 AKN was recorded at 120,099 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has T265 AKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 AKN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T265 AKN 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 T265 AKN find?
T265 AKN passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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