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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T351 FFCMOT history

T351 FFC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
96,015 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T351 FFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T351 FFC was last recorded at 96,015 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,004 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
1,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,015 miles
  • 2023 – 95,004 miles
  • 2022 – 94,995 miles
  • 2021 – 92,595 miles
  • 2020 – 90,094 miles
  • 2019 – 86,134 miles
  • 2018 – 85,963 miles
  • 2017 – 85,648 miles
  • 2016 – 85,484 miles
  • 2015 – 84,895 miles
  • 2014 – 83,399 miles
  • 2013 – 81,550 miles
  • 2012 – 79,075 miles
  • 2011 – 77,040 miles
  • 2010 – 74,009 miles
  • 2009 – 70,630 miles
  • 2008 – 67,343 miles
  • 2007 – 64,186 miles
  • 2006 – 60,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,015 miles (+1,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    409021313982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass95,004 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    854808868021
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail95,004 miles (+9)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    994395145173
    • MajorCentral Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail94,995 miles (+2,400)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,995 miles
    Test number
    772792641643
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive in front of the sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,595 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    181166688302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,094 miles (+3,960)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    593410635831
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront discs scored
  7. Pass86,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    159539221368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,134 miles (+171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    929301137382
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass85,963 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    688886306182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass85,648 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    798688431220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,484 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    724334071782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,470 miles (+575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,470 miles
    Test number
    283100939498
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass84,895 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,895 miles
    Test number
    405597075053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,888 miles (+1,489)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    179985275436
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  15. Pass83,399 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    645856864059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,550 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    168905593093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass79,075 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    496686192096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,040 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    695581401126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass77,040 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    776521101116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,009 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    841139690032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,630 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    830749099069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    314921908148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,343 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    763791008102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,186 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    594215387000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    990976386027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T351 FFC

Does T351 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T351 FFC expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T351 FFC?
The MOT on T351 FFC expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T351 FFC done?
T351 FFC was recorded at 96,015 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 1,948 miles a year.
Has T351 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T351 FFC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T351 FFC 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 T351 FFC find?
T351 FFC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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