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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T383 MHBMOT history

T383 MHB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
85,587 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T383 MHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T383 MHB was last recorded at 85,587 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2022: 81,390 miles, lower than 145,324 miles on 12 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,581 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,587 miles
  • 2022 – 81,774 miles
  • 2021 – 145,324 miles
  • 2020 – 144,136 miles
  • 2019 – 140,220 miles
  • 2018 – 137,043 miles
  • 2017 – 130,142 miles
  • 2016 – 126,601 miles
  • 2015 – 123,121 miles
  • 2013 – 115,174 miles
  • 2012 – 108,173 miles
  • 2011 – 101,423 miles
  • 2010 – 94,762 miles
  • 2009 – 86,763 miles
  • 2008 – 78,403 miles
  • 2007 – 70,076 miles
  • 2006 – 62,730 miles
  • 2005 – 54,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,587 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,587 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,587 miles
    Test number
    338308145199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,581 miles (+3,807)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    802897506090
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,774 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,774 miles
    Test number
    870239904453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail81,390 miles (-63,934)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    501158259749
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,324 miles (+1,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    779643290632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of component mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  6. Pass144,136 miles (+12)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,136 miles
    Test number
    965638818750
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm. Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,124 miles (+3,904)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,124 miles
    Test number
    318195454264
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Integral body structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Integral body structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm. Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,220 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    806389642022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusted outer layer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusted outer layer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective two rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusting

  9. Fail140,220 miles (+3,177)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    980594880117
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusted outer layer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusted outer layer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective two rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusting

  10. Pass137,043 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,043 miles
    Test number
    282114665003
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting rubber detereriated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail137,043 miles (+6,901)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,043 miles
    Test number
    655547534257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting rubber detereriated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass130,142 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,142 miles
    Test number
    181338202576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail130,142 miles (+3,541)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,142 miles
    Test number
    574953109878
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass126,601 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,601 miles
    Test number
    195777199184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail126,601 miles (+3,480)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,601 miles
    Test number
    828450838110
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,121 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    295999785113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail123,083 miles (+7,909)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,083 miles
    Test number
    878644085183
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass115,174 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,174 miles
    Test number
    135120453327
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass108,173 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    989576342333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,423 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    337666341366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,762 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    600429540387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,763 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    713788049337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,403 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    432281558420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,076 miles (+7,346)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    492005347442
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges on inner surfaces

  25. Pass62,730 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    773113666316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    972454265385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T383 MHB

Does T383 MHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T383 MHB expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T383 MHB?
The MOT on T383 MHB expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T383 MHB done?
T383 MHB was recorded at 85,587 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has T383 MHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T383 MHB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T383 MHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T383 MHB find?
T383 MHB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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