Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T334 VAPMOT history
T334 VAP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 134,295 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T334 VAP
- 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T334 VAP was last recorded at 134,295 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jun 2022: 86,505 miles, lower than 86,509 miles on 9 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,295 miles · 10 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 134,295 miles
- 2023 – 91,445 miles
- 2022 – 86,505 miles
- 2021 – 82,587 miles
- 2017 – 76,101 miles
- 2016 – 71,961 miles
- 2015 – 66,681 miles
- 2014 – 61,826 miles
- 2013 – 60,200 miles
- 2012 – 58,277 miles
- 2011 – 55,864 miles
- 2010 – 53,041 miles
- 2009 – 49,970 miles
- 2008 – 46,670 miles
- 2007 – 42,905 miles
- 2006 – 38,459 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,295 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advisedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 134,295 miles
- Test number
- 768347343571
- 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))
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advised
Fail134,295 miles (+42,850)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,295 miles
- Test number
- 316043587979
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advised
Pass91,445 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 91,445 miles
- Test number
- 770719118281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,438 miles (+4,933)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,438 miles
- Test number
- 356696061660
- MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,505 miles (-4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 86,505 miles
- Test number
- 343313895911
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,509 miles (+3,922)2 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,509 miles
- Test number
- 643407726078
- DangerousFront n/s and o/s position lights incorrect colour
- DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested major fluid leak o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested n/s and o/s obviously incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements located in the front window on the dash board (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,587 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 82,587 miles
- Test number
- 812267263274
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo sun visors.
Fail82,586 miles (+6,485)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,586 miles
- Test number
- 338799218280
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo sun visors.
Pass76,101 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 76,101 miles
- Test number
- 541931024526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,961 miles (+5,280)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 71,961 miles
- Test number
- 633667889017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear quater panel badly rusted but not holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear quater panel badly rusted but not holed
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Pass66,681 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 66,681 miles
- Test number
- 466622581239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)
Fail66,681 miles (+4,855)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,681 miles
- Test number
- 510557780303
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)
Pass61,826 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,826 miles
- Test number
- 368708854452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,200 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,200 miles
- Test number
- 399667663243
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,277 miles (+2,413)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,277 miles
- Test number
- 688335962251
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,864 miles (+2,823)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,864 miles
- Test number
- 119557151261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,041 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,041 miles
- Test number
- 754248230296
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,970 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 49,970 miles
- Test number
- 414047039277
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail49,970 miles (+3,300)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,970 miles
- Test number
- 334326839234
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear tyre 2-3mm
Pass46,670 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,670 miles
- Test number
- 533916828229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,905 miles (+4,446)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 42,905 miles
- Test number
- 971422547254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 38,459 miles
- Test number
- 371052216281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T334 VAP
- Does T334 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T334 VAP expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T334 VAP?
- The MOT on T334 VAP expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T334 VAP done?
- T334 VAP was recorded at 134,295 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
- Has T334 VAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T334 VAP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T334 VAP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T334 VAP find?
- T334 VAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; general age related corrosion noticed and advised.
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