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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T269 AKNMOT history

T269 AKN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
107,979 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T269 AKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T269 AKN was last recorded at 107,979 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 1,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2014: 106,235 miles, lower than 106,325 miles on 3 Jul 2014.

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
106,743 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,236 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,979 miles
  • 2022 – 106,743 miles
  • 2021 – 106,729 miles
  • 2020 – 106,542 miles
  • 2019 – 106,415 miles
  • 2014 – 106,235 miles
  • 2013 – 105,699 miles
  • 2012 – 105,671 miles
  • 2011 – 103,215 miles
  • 2010 – 92,264 miles
  • 2009 – 83,188 miles
  • 2008 – 76,576 miles
  • 2007 – 72,295 miles
  • 2006 – 64,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,979 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow, hole 1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow, hole 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced small hole, inside edge of chassis marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, small hole near brake pipe mounting marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
  • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryUnder trays corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle emits white smoke when accelerating

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,979 miles (+1,236)1 dangerous7 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,979 miles
    Test number
    442267899463
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow, hole 1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow, hole 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced small hole, inside edge of chassis marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, small hole near brake pipe mounting marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle emits white smoke when accelerating

  2. Pass106,743 miles (+14)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,743 miles
    Test number
    824815055350
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL of them! (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area!! (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL! under body components! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail106,729 miles (+187)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,729 miles
    Test number
    672876052135
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Rear of sill!!! marked with chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL of them!! (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all of under body and components!
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass106,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    781137876897
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail106,535 miles (+120)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    576664407979
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing/Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/Sill corroded through!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,415 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,415 miles
    Test number
    799825108959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail106,408 miles (+173)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    353797813121
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,235 miles (-90)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,235 miles
    Test number
    807760894117
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis and sub frames

  9. Fail106,325 miles (+626)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    528604384185
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis and sub frames

  10. Pass105,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    205249783479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,699 miles (+28)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    935059783117
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail105,671 miles (+2,456)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,671 miles
    Test number
    577470412393
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass103,215 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    455050101373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,264 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    333736130430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyers stating to perish and wearing onouter edges down to 2mm tred depth

  15. Fail92,264 miles (+9,076)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    650856330253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyers stating to perish and wearing onouter edges down to 2mm tred depth

  16. Pass83,188 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    344754749403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,073 miles (+6,497)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    462499939236
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edge and starting to perish

  18. Pass76,576 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    680559048144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,295 miles (+7,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    340953947129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass64,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,694 miles
    Test number
    664447346152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T269 AKN

Does T269 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T269 AKN expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T269 AKN?
The MOT on T269 AKN expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T269 AKN done?
T269 AKN was recorded at 107,979 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has T269 AKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T269 AKN has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T269 AKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T269 AKN find?
T269 AKN failed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow, hole 1; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail marked in yellow, hole 2, and 20 more.

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