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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T315 VWCMOT history

T315 VWC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
128,903 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T315 VWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T315 VWC was last recorded at 128,903 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 2,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,806 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,097 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,903 miles
  • 2023 – 126,806 miles
  • 2021 – 126,062 miles
  • 2020 – 125,528 miles
  • 2018 – 124,459 miles
  • 2016 – 119,257 miles
  • 2015 – 118,251 miles
  • 2013 – 114,982 miles
  • 2012 – 110,606 miles
  • 2011 – 106,388 miles
  • 2010 – 99,783 miles
  • 2009 – 92,487 miles
  • 2008 – 87,261 miles
  • 2007 – 64,924 miles
  • 2006 – 45,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,903 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,903 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,903 miles
    Test number
    260869278277
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass126,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    249042470455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail126,806 miles (+744)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    910854549098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    789362355752
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various also underside covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail126,062 miles (+534)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    514087146840
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both below (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various also underside covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,528 miles (+1,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,528 miles
    Test number
    207155941176
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass124,459 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,459 miles
    Test number
    181962752351
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail124,458 miles (+5,201)2 dangerous10 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    433509636775
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S front shock leaking
    • AdvisoryO/S rear shock has no damping effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay at o/s front top shock mount
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well full of water

  9. Pass119,257 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,257 miles
    Test number
    297047826669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,255 miles (+1,004)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,255 miles
    Test number
    853310509297
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion

  11. Pass118,251 miles (+3,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,251 miles
    Test number
    788015365029
    • NoteN/s/r sill starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/r sill starting to corrode

  12. Pass114,982 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,982 miles
    Test number
    978250303199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,606 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,606 miles
    Test number
    218151002149
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass106,388 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    588041291028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,783 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,783 miles
    Test number
    971267990020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,487 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    193611599460
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Pass92,487 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    443691599046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,261 miles (+22,337)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    650033898042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,924 miles (+19,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    373340587143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,581 miles
    Test number
    204644686493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,581 miles (+456)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,581 miles
    Test number
    290294086488
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s sill panel starting to rust in rear section

  22. Fail45,125 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    242948976124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres incorrectly inflated
    • NoteExhaust noisey
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake

Questions about T315 VWC

Does T315 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T315 VWC expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T315 VWC?
The MOT on T315 VWC expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T315 VWC done?
T315 VWC was recorded at 128,903 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has T315 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T315 VWC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T315 VWC 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 T315 VWC find?
T315 VWC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: under vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

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