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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T280 RGKMOT history

T280 RGK is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
99,821 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 RGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 RGK was last recorded at 99,821 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 5,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,675 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,146 miles
Average per year
2,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,821 miles
  • 2022 – 94,675 miles
  • 2021 – 93,603 miles
  • 2019 – 92,603 miles
  • 2017 – 92,591 miles
  • 2016 – 89,746 miles
  • 2015 – 89,661 miles
  • 2014 – 89,113 miles
  • 2013 – 87,917 miles
  • 2012 – 84,668 miles
  • 2011 – 82,756 miles
  • 2010 – 78,771 miles
  • 2009 – 76,372 miles
  • 2008 – 72,494 miles
  • 2007 – 65,180 miles
  • 2006 – 53,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,821 miles
    Test number
    446672150366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,821 miles (+5,146)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,821 miles
    Test number
    642490054224
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,675 miles (+1,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,675 miles
    Test number
    456681591702
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,603 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    142189007361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,603 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    201443086280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass92,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    905631713232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,590 miles (+2,844)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    950452517976
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass89,746 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,746 miles
    Test number
    218072128184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,661 miles (+548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    449453085088
    • 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)

  10. Pass89,113 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    618918674062
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded

  11. Fail89,113 miles (+1,196)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    107458074071
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system heavily corroded
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded

  12. Pass87,917 miles (+3,249)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,917 miles
    Test number
    489416483090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePower sterring rack pipes corroded but not leaking

  13. Pass84,668 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    178034682094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    546708081092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,753 miles (+3,982)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    977168881018
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass78,771 miles (+2,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    370902090091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass76,372 miles (+3,878)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,372 miles
    Test number
    141845969401
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch slave cylinder leaking

  18. Pass72,494 miles (+7,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    122933968410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,180 miles (+11,874)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    804081167094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is of a type where the inner and outer tread patterns are not originaly cut as deep m as tread patterns containing the wear bar indicators

  20. Pass53,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    583902166008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 RGK

Does T280 RGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 RGK expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 RGK?
The MOT on T280 RGK expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 RGK done?
T280 RGK was recorded at 99,821 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
Has T280 RGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 RGK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T280 RGK 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 T280 RGK find?
T280 RGK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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