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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T297 OOGMOT history

T297 OOG is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
72,200 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 OOG
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 OOG was last recorded at 72,200 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,941 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
2,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,200 miles
  • 2022 – 71,941 miles
  • 2021 – 71,734 miles
  • 2020 – 68,701 miles
  • 2019 – 68,065 miles
  • 2018 – 66,031 miles
  • 2017 – 63,607 miles
  • 2016 – 62,783 miles
  • 2015 – 61,284 miles
  • 2014 – 59,823 miles
  • 2013 – 58,487 miles
  • 2012 – 56,134 miles
  • 2011 – 51,663 miles
  • 2010 – 48,582 miles
  • 2009 – 44,019 miles
  • 2008 – 40,370 miles
  • 2007 – 35,335 miles
  • 2006 – 31,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,200 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    930639116688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    795900881986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded

  3. Fail71,941 miles (+207)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    813900099461
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing corroded

  4. Pass71,734 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    134979768073
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

  5. Fail71,732 miles (+3,031)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    886470178940
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

  6. Pass68,701 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    159326919948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,065 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    131287074357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,031 miles (+2,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    224714488923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass63,607 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,607 miles
    Test number
    201926363912
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches n/s and o/s corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  10. Fail63,597 miles (+814)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    904644731406
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches n/s and o/s corroded.
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  11. Pass62,783 miles (+1,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    743782083178
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s rear body wheel arches corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  12. Pass61,284 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    776881395107
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear section starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteN/s rear wheel arch corroded.

  13. Fail61,284 miles (+1,461)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    279250295449
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rear section starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteN/s rear wheel arch corroded.

  14. Pass59,823 miles (+1,336)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    905881294169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear body wheel arches rusty and corroded.
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear sections starting to deteriorate.

  15. Pass58,487 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    466981693167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,134 miles (+4,471)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,134 miles
    Test number
    807584092144
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass51,663 miles (+3,081)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    615894191167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine and gearbox under trays fitted.

  18. Pass48,582 miles (+4,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    882236090105
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on the inner and outer edges of the tread area.

  19. Pass44,019 miles (+3,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    623349559183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,370 miles (+5,035)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    993310758180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass35,335 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    823075547186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,185 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    480086446105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    483856346166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T297 OOG

Does T297 OOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T297 OOG expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T297 OOG?
The MOT on T297 OOG expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T297 OOG done?
T297 OOG was recorded at 72,200 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 2,438 miles a year.
Has T297 OOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 OOG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T297 OOG 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 T297 OOG find?
T297 OOG passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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