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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T2 DATMOT history

T2 DAT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
69,563 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 DAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 DAT was last recorded at 69,563 miles on 30 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,562 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,563 miles
  • 2023 – 67,849 miles
  • 2022 – 64,418 miles
  • 2021 – 60,985 miles
  • 2020 – 59,781 miles
  • 2019 – 56,175 miles
  • 2018 – 50,987 miles
  • 2017 – 45,978 miles
  • 2016 – 41,089 miles
  • 2015 – 36,067 miles
  • 2014 – 29,462 miles
  • 2011 – 26,463 miles
  • 2010 – 24,354 miles
  • 2007 – 22,410 miles
  • 2006 – 20,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,563 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,563 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    159946091321
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,562 miles (+1,713)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    125526445363
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,849 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    660437363314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail67,844 miles (+7)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    562081546625
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail67,837 miles (+3,419)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,837 miles
    Test number
    177672408262
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass64,418 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    763321060848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,414 miles (+3,429)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    157733930543
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 0.963 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 1.75 (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass60,985 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    845889855028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,781 miles (+3,606)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,781 miles
    Test number
    690965304347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass56,175 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,175 miles
    Test number
    347752914178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail56,170 miles (+5,183)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    507864337182
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass50,987 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,987 miles
    Test number
    586726479781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    651627276202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,978 miles (+4,889)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    224701694807
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass41,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    530477770172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,089 miles (+5,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    709896414161
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass36,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    668681725063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,067 miles (+6,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    495459015055
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass29,462 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,462 miles
    Test number
    126990934487
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail29,462 miles (+2,999)2 repaired10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,462 miles
    Test number
    889070434001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass26,463 miles (+2,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,463 miles
    Test number
    409830911151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,354 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    342843150037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass22,410 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,410 miles
    Test number
    232526947237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    730022726227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 DAT

Does T2 DAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 DAT expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 DAT?
The MOT on T2 DAT expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 DAT done?
T2 DAT was recorded at 69,563 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 2,770 miles a year.
Has T2 DAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 DAT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T2 DAT 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 T2 DAT find?
T2 DAT passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms.

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