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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T356 FFCMOT history

T356 FFC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Dec 2022
Mileage
154,868 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T356 FFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T356 FFC was last recorded at 154,868 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,864 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 154,868 miles
  • 2020 – 154,864 miles
  • 2019 – 147,822 miles
  • 2018 – 136,126 miles
  • 2017 – 127,153 miles
  • 2016 – 115,428 miles
  • 2015 – 104,352 miles
  • 2014 – 93,775 miles
  • 2013 – 92,024 miles
  • 2012 – 87,877 miles
  • 2011 – 85,188 miles
  • 2010 – 83,885 miles
  • 2009 – 78,894 miles
  • 2008 – 72,839 miles
  • 2007 – 67,066 miles
  • 2006 – 60,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,868 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,868 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,868 miles
    Test number
    167445693236
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  2. Pass154,864 miles (+7,042)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    211799980033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,822 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,822 miles
    Test number
    415580116610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,799 miles (+11,673)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,799 miles
    Test number
    755813674264
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,126 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,126 miles
    Test number
    942081958390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,153 miles (+11,725)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,153 miles
    Test number
    901342661415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,428 miles (+11,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,428 miles
    Test number
    865079906992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass104,352 miles (+10,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    539462055195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,775 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    226207244447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,024 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    279915353156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,877 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    285841652409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    575821651196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,188 miles (+1,303)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    236207041126
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension in a rusted condition

  14. Pass83,885 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    321102160112
    • DangerousHand brake lever up very high
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corrode

  15. Pass78,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,894 miles
    Test number
    673022919135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,894 miles (+6,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,894 miles
    Test number
    892871319116
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass72,839 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    562465138071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,066 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    712354147000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,270 miles
    Test number
    370705546070
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls

Questions about T356 FFC

Does T356 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T356 FFC expired on 24 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T356 FFC?
The MOT on T356 FFC expired on 24 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T356 FFC done?
T356 FFC was recorded at 154,868 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has T356 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T356 FFC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T356 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 T356 FFC find?
T356 FFC passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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