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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T266 MLSMOT history

T266 MLS is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
147,418 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 MLS was last recorded at 147,418 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,415 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,418 miles
  • 2022 – 144,646 miles
  • 2021 – 139,783 miles
  • 2019 – 129,809 miles
  • 2018 – 119,240 miles
  • 2017 – 105,797 miles
  • 2016 – 93,293 miles
  • 2015 – 78,588 miles
  • 2014 – 74,168 miles
  • 2013 – 72,904 miles
  • 2012 – 67,146 miles
  • 2011 – 60,457 miles
  • 2010 – 52,694 miles
  • 2009 – 49,065 miles
  • 2007 – 45,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,418 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,418 miles
    Test number
    133924550022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail147,415 miles (+2,769)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    478460580996
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,646 miles (+4,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,646 miles
    Test number
    736231155355
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass139,783 miles (+9,974)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,783 miles
    Test number
    844391048982
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,809 miles (+10,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,809 miles
    Test number
    166096947631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,240 miles
    Test number
    273086770507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,240 miles (+4)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,240 miles
    Test number
    747401240515
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,236 miles (+13,439)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,236 miles
    Test number
    935210585549
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,797 miles (+12,504)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    247024040795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,293 miles (+612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    948428606502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail92,681 miles (+14,093)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    716140750995
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass78,588 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,588 miles
    Test number
    748569815128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,192 miles (+1,640)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    856237005167
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  14. Fail76,552 miles (+2,384)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    708420555022
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass74,168 miles (+1,264)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    669198084038
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear pads wearing thin
    • NoteOffside headlamp insecure
    • NoteSlight bind on offside front brake
    • NoteUneven pad wear on rear axle

  16. Pass72,904 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    188795733276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,146 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    655215052247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,457 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    996821131200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,694 miles (+3,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,694 miles
    Test number
    391380530244
    • NoteO/s/f headlight has 1 broken mounting but is still secure
    • NoteSuspect slight buckles in o/s/f and o/s/r hubs

  20. Pass49,065 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    334681239236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,929 miles
    Test number
    901783717012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T266 MLS

Does T266 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 MLS expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 MLS?
The MOT on T266 MLS expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 MLS done?
T266 MLS was recorded at 147,418 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 6,173 miles a year.
Has T266 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 MLS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T266 MLS 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 T266 MLS find?
T266 MLS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advisory, and 3 more.

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