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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T359 ARBMOT history

T359 ARB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
125,341 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T359 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T359 ARB was last recorded at 125,341 miles on 15 Jan 2023, 1,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,612 miles · 28 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,729 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,341 miles
  • 2021 – 123,612 miles
  • 2020 – 123,012 miles
  • 2019 – 118,351 miles
  • 2016 – 115,514 miles
  • 2015 – 109,959 miles
  • 2014 – 105,773 miles
  • 2013 – 103,243 miles
  • 2012 – 100,498 miles
  • 2011 – 95,727 miles
  • 2010 – 91,015 miles
  • 2009 – 89,500 miles
  • 2007 – 88,009 miles
  • 2006 – 79,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,341 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,341 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    888440857929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,612 miles (+600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,612 miles
    Test number
    821283492911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both outer sills corroding but has filler so hard to detect how severe .

  3. Pass123,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,012 miles
    Test number
    651810513840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,012 miles (+4,661)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,012 miles
    Test number
    711220124761
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,351 miles (+2,837)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,351 miles
    Test number
    687994613614
    • AdvisoryAll under body,structural,suspension & brake components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all x 4 springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy modified (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,514 miles
    Test number
    966539046484
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail115,514 miles (+5,555)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,514 miles
    Test number
    220488697411
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass109,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,959 miles
    Test number
    598138405007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,959 miles (+4,186)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,959 miles
    Test number
    147887705010
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass105,773 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    799767404069
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll front and rear Brake Hose ferrules slightly corroded.
    • NoteAll front and rear Suspension Arms corroded.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear Tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer Sill panels corroded.
    • NoteRear Exhaust system corroded.

  11. Fail105,773 miles (+2,530)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    747137204083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll front and rear Brake Hose ferrules slightly corroded.
    • NoteAll front and rear Suspension Arms corroded.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear Tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer Sill panels corroded.
    • NoteRear Exhaust system corroded.

  12. Pass103,243 miles (+2,745)14 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    515737703084
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear Tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer Sill panels corroded.
    • NoteRear Exhaust system corroded.

  13. Pass100,498 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    106853712470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre, outer wall deteriorated/cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre, outer wall deteriorated/cracked
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail100,498 miles (+4,771)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    937442812015
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre, outer wall deteriorated/cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre, outer wall deteriorated/cracked
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass95,727 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    568090011099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,015 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    292855110067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,500 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    522263819048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,009 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    701591957370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    422571556245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T359 ARB

Does T359 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T359 ARB expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T359 ARB?
The MOT on T359 ARB expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T359 ARB done?
T359 ARB was recorded at 125,341 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2023, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has T359 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T359 ARB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T359 ARB 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 T359 ARB find?
T359 ARB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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