
Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T307 SHOMOT history
T307 SHO is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 May 2024
- Mileage
- 156,780 mi
- At MOT on 31 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T307 SHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T307 SHO was last recorded at 156,780 miles on 31 May 2023, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 156,480 miles · 31 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 300 miles
- Average per year
- 6,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 156,780 miles
- 2022 – 156,480 miles
- 2020 – 155,815 miles
- 2019 – 152,638 miles
- 2018 – 145,009 miles
- 2017 – 136,295 miles
- 2016 – 124,942 miles
- 2015 – 108,321 miles
- 2014 – 96,757 miles
- 2013 – 80,492 miles
- 2012 – 78,328 miles
- 2011 – 70,799 miles
- 2010 – 64,209 miles
- 2009 – 58,302 miles
- 2008 – 51,226 miles
- 2007 – 41,059 miles
- 2006 – 36,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront suspension dust covers deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside front upper swivel dust cover is perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside rear brake pipe is rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,780 miles (+300)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 156,780 miles
- Test number
- 423802600072
- AdvisoryFront suspension dust covers deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass156,480 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 156,480 miles
- Test number
- 991803418896
- AdvisoryNearside front upper swivel dust cover is perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe is rusty
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy
- AdvisoryOffside front lower swivel dust cover is perished
- AdvisoryOffside front upper swivel dust cover is perished
- AdvisoryRear suspension components are rusty
Fail156,473 miles (+658)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,473 miles
- Test number
- 293564040900
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING IS NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower swivel dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front upper swivel dust cover is perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe is rusty
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy
- AdvisoryOffside front lower swivel dust cover is perished
- AdvisoryOffside front upper swivel dust cover is perished
- AdvisoryRear suspension components are rusty
Pass155,815 miles (+3)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 155,815 miles
- Test number
- 709063714478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension dust covers starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe ferrules slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension components have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryHead lamp lens cloudy
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisorySome corrosion on both outer sills
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
- AdvisoryWheel bearing noise o/s/r
Fail155,812 miles (+3,174)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,812 miles
- Test number
- 304368710558
- MajorMain beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHead lamp lens cloudy
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisorySome corrosion on both outer sills
- AdvisoryWheel bearing noise o/s/r
Pass152,638 miles (+2)22 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 152,638 miles
- Test number
- 594458891348
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension component ball joint dust covers starting to split and perish throughout entire vehicle front and rear
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch's heavily corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components
Fail152,636 miles (+7,627)2 major20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,636 miles
- Test number
- 303666287740
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension component ball joint dust covers starting to split and perish throughout entire vehicle front and rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components
Pass145,009 miles (+1)4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 145,009 miles
- Test number
- 183397811333
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside are slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion
- AdvisoryEngine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components
Fail145,008 miles (+8,713)2 major4 repaired4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,008 miles
- Test number
- 353722825609
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside are slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion
- AdvisoryEngine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components
Pass136,295 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,295 miles
- Test number
- 723804654854
- AdvisoryNsr outer sill coroded and flakeing
- AdvisoryOsr nsr wheel arches bubbling
- AdvisoryRoof fabric badly deteriated
- AdvisorySuspension components very rusty front and rear to inc coil springs rear
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail136,292 miles (+11,350)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,292 miles
- Test number
- 757450036935
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very low approx 90 per cent worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNsr outer sill coroded and flakeing
- AdvisoryOsf nsf tyres close to legal limits and long splits in inner walls strong advise
- AdvisoryOsr nsr wheel arches bubbling
- AdvisoryRoof fabric badly deteriated
- AdvisorySuspension components very rusty front and rear to inc coil springs rear
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass124,942 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 124,942 miles
- Test number
- 216263936864
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
- 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)
Fail124,942 miles (+16,621)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,942 miles
- Test number
- 636313999926
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront wipers starting to split
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)
- 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)
Pass108,321 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 108,321 miles
- Test number
- 663573766106
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail108,320 miles (+11,563)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,320 miles
- Test number
- 937385511769
- DangerousOffside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass96,757 miles (+219)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 96,757 miles
- Test number
- 795172344299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,538 miles (+16,046)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,538 miles
- Test number
- 458131334293
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear discs in poor condition
Pass80,492 miles (+2,164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 80,492 miles
- Test number
- 706673333295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,328 miles (+7,529)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 78,328 miles
- Test number
- 417703962362
- NoteVehichle has two horns fitted and working off same switch
Pass70,799 miles (+6,590)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,799 miles
- Test number
- 176783861380
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake discs pitted/corroded
- NoteTyre size: 19550R15H
Pass64,209 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 64,209 miles
- Test number
- 704584160302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,209 miles (+5,907)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,209 miles
- Test number
- 523263160347
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,302 miles (+7,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 58,302 miles
- Test number
- 771012969307
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,226 miles (+6,993)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 51,226 miles
- Test number
- 533646268308
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteParking brake lever is nearing end of travel
Pass44,233 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 44,233 miles
- Test number
- 394500418080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,059 miles (+4,073)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,059 miles
- Test number
- 264490337037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 36,986 miles
- Test number
- 834048246030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T307 SHO
- Does T307 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T307 SHO expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T307 SHO?
- The MOT on T307 SHO expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T307 SHO done?
- T307 SHO was recorded at 156,780 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 6,932 miles a year.
- Has T307 SHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T307 SHO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T307 SHO 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 T307 SHO find?
- T307 SHO passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 4 advisories: front suspension dust covers deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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