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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T331 ALJMOT history

T331 ALJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
104,307 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 ALJ was last recorded at 104,307 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2013: 85,192 miles, lower than 121,643 miles on 11 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,102 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
3,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,307 miles
  • 2021 – 104,102 miles
  • 2019 – 104,021 miles
  • 2018 – 102,392 miles
  • 2017 – 100,204 miles
  • 2016 – 98,782 miles
  • 2015 – 94,287 miles
  • 2014 – 91,070 miles
  • 2013 – 85,192 miles
  • 2012 – 78,273 miles
  • 2011 – 75,673 miles
  • 2010 – 63,783 miles
  • 2008 – 57,853 miles
  • 2007 – 53,868 miles
  • 2006 – 49,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,307 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,307 miles (+205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,307 miles
    Test number
    777001810564
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,102 miles (+81)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    875046872443
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flange between centre and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,021 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,021 miles
    Test number
    360376492105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,392 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,392 miles
    Test number
    863596854648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,204 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,204 miles
    Test number
    240678465316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail100,204 miles (+1,422)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,204 miles
    Test number
    518684614203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass98,782 miles (+4,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,782 miles
    Test number
    155411058909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass94,287 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    337955993311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass91,070 miles (+5,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    187008684284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass85,192 miles (-36,451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    649081093257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,643 miles (+43,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    418954083286
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass78,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    595883682244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail78,273 miles (+2,600)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    959983782280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass75,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    258049891235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail75,673 miles (+11,890)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    395079991266
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,783 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    272755400350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,782 miles (+5,929)7 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,782 miles
    Test number
    402884890230
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass57,853 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    212076218454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,827 miles (+3,959)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,827 miles
    Test number
    241632718110
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass53,868 miles (+4,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    191118177435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass49,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,212 miles
    Test number
    204898806137
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T331 ALJ

Does T331 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T331 ALJ expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T331 ALJ?
The MOT on T331 ALJ expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T331 ALJ done?
T331 ALJ was recorded at 104,307 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 3,375 miles a year.
Has T331 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 ALJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T331 ALJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T331 ALJ find?
T331 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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