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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T343 WHTMOT history

T343 WHT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,966 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 WHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 WHT was last recorded at 116,966 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,965 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,966 miles
  • 2021 – 116,471 miles
  • 2020 – 115,100 miles
  • 2019 – 110,724 miles
  • 2018 – 106,628 miles
  • 2017 – 105,102 miles
  • 2016 – 102,358 miles
  • 2015 – 99,294 miles
  • 2014 – 97,791 miles
  • 2013 – 96,057 miles
  • 2012 – 94,064 miles
  • 2011 – 91,005 miles
  • 2010 – 87,824 miles
  • 2009 – 81,696 miles
  • 2008 – 78,123 miles
  • 2007 – 75,131 miles
  • 2006 – 71,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,966 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body and components heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Outer sills corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear inner closing panels corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under body and components have some corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front subframe and components heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,966 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    470172097298
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components heavily corroded

  2. Fail116,965 miles (+494)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    973474082864
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components heavily corroded

  3. Pass116,471 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,471 miles
    Test number
    938153095551
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner closing panels corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components have some corrosion

  4. Fail116,470 miles (+1,370)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,470 miles
    Test number
    956557654255
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner closing panels corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components have some corrosion

  5. Pass115,100 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,100 miles
    Test number
    630589146134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components heavily corroded

  6. Fail115,098 miles (+4,374)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,098 miles
    Test number
    751404714984
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components heavily corroded

  7. Pass110,724 miles (+4,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,724 miles
    Test number
    476748616546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and Nearside Outer Sills Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear and Front Subframes Heavily Corroded

  8. Pass106,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    934396665614
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded

  9. Fail106,628 miles (+1,526)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    949771003895
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded

  10. Pass105,102 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    670043779218
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills have some corrosion

  11. Pass102,358 miles (+3,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,358 miles
    Test number
    410830726920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,294 miles (+1,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,294 miles
    Test number
    358263465839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass97,791 miles (+1,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    585261364259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,057 miles (+6)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,057 miles
    Test number
    146603363222
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth sides front inner wing starting to corrod
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

  15. Fail96,051 miles (+1,987)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,051 miles
    Test number
    185272853230
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth sides front inner wings starting to corrode
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall slight damage

  16. Pass94,064 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,064 miles
    Test number
    348721152467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,058 miles (+3,053)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,058 miles
    Test number
    729728842201
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass91,005 miles (+3,181)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    258438741211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass87,824 miles (+6,128)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    250123040230
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front chassie legs corroded
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre

  20. Pass81,696 miles (+3,573)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    404649319176
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s outer sill starting to corrode in places

  21. Pass78,123 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    324609708193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,108 miles (+2,977)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    450248388039
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll underbody and components in an advanced state of corrosion
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes low
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NotePower steering pipes under bonnet corroded

  23. Pass75,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    314935867093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,131 miles (+3,930)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    922274367077
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass71,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    130699276063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,201 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    612789776092
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about T343 WHT

Does T343 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 WHT expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 WHT?
The MOT on T343 WHT expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 WHT done?
T343 WHT was recorded at 116,966 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has T343 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 WHT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T343 WHT 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 T343 WHT find?
T343 WHT passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: under body and components heavily corroded.

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