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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T288 LOEMOT history

T288 LOE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
54,473 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 LOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 LOE was last recorded at 54,473 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,112 miles · 27 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,361 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,473 miles
  • 2020 – 53,112 miles
  • 2019 – 50,035 miles
  • 2018 – 49,131 miles
  • 2017 – 47,339 miles
  • 2016 – 46,225 miles
  • 2015 – 45,456 miles
  • 2014 – 44,810 miles
  • 2013 – 43,985 miles
  • 2012 – 43,062 miles
  • 2011 – 42,094 miles
  • 2010 – 40,154 miles
  • 2009 – 38,879 miles
  • 2008 – 37,321 miles
  • 2007 – 36,209 miles
  • 2006 – 33,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,473 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,473 miles (+1,361)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    575378879205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,112 miles (+3,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    114099864866
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,035 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    679627979570
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner /outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear suspension components noted

  4. Fail50,033 miles (+902)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    450854874443
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower inner /outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear suspension components noted

  5. Pass49,131 miles (+1,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    547233744850
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrosion

  6. Pass47,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    369532079105
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to, suspension components and inner sills at the rear

  7. Fail47,335 miles (+1,110)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    368558345395
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to, suspension components and inner sills at the rear

  8. Pass46,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,225 miles
    Test number
    648343087650
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake bind.

  9. Fail46,225 miles (+769)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,225 miles
    Test number
    925101514532
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake bind.

  10. Pass45,456 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    138739545142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    295956954112
    • NoteBoth front inner arches corroded.

  12. Fail44,810 miles (+825)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    499346954131
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front inner arches corroded.

  13. Pass43,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    306171553122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,985 miles (+923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    278888943478
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass43,062 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    417786642184
    • NoteO/s rear sill corroded.

  16. Fail43,062 miles (+968)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    228176042420
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s rear sill corroded.

  17. Pass42,094 miles (+1,940)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    597056131133
    • NoteFront brake imbalance.
    • NoteO/s rear sill corroding.

  18. Pass40,154 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    321128540103
    • NoteAll tyres have cracking between tread
    • NoteBattery to big not gell
    • NoteHeadlamps lens colour fade nsf worst

  19. Fail40,154 miles (+1,275)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    250992740170
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAll tyres have cracking between tread
    • NoteBattery to big not gell
    • NoteHeadlamps lens colour fade nsf worst

  20. Pass38,879 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    812109629198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,321 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    292291838406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,209 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    603124427113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 30kg. †front brake pads low 3mm. †rear brake pads low 3mm.

  23. Pass36,209 miles (+2,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    683874227146
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 30kg. †front brake pads low 3mm. †rear brake pads low 3mm.

  24. Pass33,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,512 miles
    Test number
    240012326444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 LOE

Does T288 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 LOE expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 LOE?
The MOT on T288 LOE 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 T288 LOE done?
T288 LOE was recorded at 54,473 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has T288 LOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 LOE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T288 LOE 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 T288 LOE find?
T288 LOE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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