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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T311 KGCMOT history

T311 KGC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
145,591 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T311 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T311 KGC was last recorded at 145,591 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,041 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,591 miles
  • 2021 – 144,041 miles
  • 2020 – 143,897 miles
  • 2019 – 139,384 miles
  • 2018 – 128,231 miles
  • 2016 – 127,695 miles
  • 2015 – 124,411 miles
  • 2014 – 119,708 miles
  • 2013 – 115,414 miles
  • 2012 – 106,039 miles
  • 2011 – 92,345 miles
  • 2010 – 77,714 miles
  • 2009 – 64,102 miles
  • 2008 – 51,360 miles
  • 2007 – 40,262 miles
  • 2006 – 35,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,591 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,591 miles (+1,550)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    501890351068
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,041 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,041 miles
    Test number
    449932921243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,897 miles (+4,513)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,897 miles
    Test number
    753519755405
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,384 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,384 miles
    Test number
    518221581742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,356 miles (+11,125)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,356 miles
    Test number
    952808320283
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    310473299932
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail128,231 miles (+536)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    855839788458
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass127,695 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,695 miles
    Test number
    844007548244
    • 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)

  9. Fail127,682 miles (+3,271)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,682 miles
    Test number
    512111614583
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  10. Pass124,411 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    805715185004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,708 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    178735684012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,414 miles (+9,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    785775913138
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass106,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    558434702107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,039 miles (+13,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    636434002194
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass92,345 miles (+14,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    135304791074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,714 miles (+13,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    521759690062
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,102 miles (+12,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    841139099013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    790434118115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail51,360 miles (+11,098)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    951944018151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,262 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    130598117113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    281277716177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T311 KGC

Does T311 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T311 KGC expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T311 KGC?
The MOT on T311 KGC expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T311 KGC done?
T311 KGC was recorded at 145,591 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has T311 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T311 KGC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T311 KGC 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 T311 KGC find?
T311 KGC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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