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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T38 CSSMOT history

T38 CSS is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
89,315 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 CSS was last recorded at 89,315 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 6,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,766 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,549 miles
Average per year
3,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,315 miles
  • 2023 – 82,766 miles
  • 2022 – 82,725 miles
  • 2021 – 78,716 miles
  • 2019 – 71,665 miles
  • 2018 – 70,362 miles
  • 2017 – 68,718 miles
  • 2016 – 64,699 miles
  • 2015 – 61,212 miles
  • 2014 – 54,855 miles
  • 2013 – 52,162 miles
  • 2012 – 47,503 miles
  • 2011 – 43,660 miles
  • 2010 – 39,992 miles
  • 2009 – 37,121 miles
  • 2008 – 33,016 miles
  • 2007 – 31,110 miles
  • 2006 – 30,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrosion
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,315 miles (+6,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    213832113907
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass82,766 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    187968702248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail82,758 miles (+33)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    709576697851
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassic leg holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassic leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail82,725 miles (+4,009)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,725 miles
    Test number
    827912167058
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Boot Floor Corroded and Holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,716 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    953837666702
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded near strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches badly corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor little car is quite rusty
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar sitting too far to the right

  6. Fail78,707 miles (+7,042)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    380496654153
    • MajorPower steering inoperative drive belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps a bit misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded near strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches badly corroded
    • AdvisoryPoor little car is quite rusty
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar sitting too far to the right

  7. Pass71,665 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    915556046054
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    781786646049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail70,362 miles (+1,644)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    683214689656
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass68,718 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    931745142091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass64,699 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    919616249173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill aera (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill aera (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail64,520 miles (+3,308)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    989723996101
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor aera (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,212 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    195174635146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail61,210 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    329332115184
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass54,855 miles (+2,693)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,855 miles
    Test number
    359455904136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to complete full inspection of brake pipes coated with grease

  16. Pass52,162 miles (+4,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,162 miles
    Test number
    475646533182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass47,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    186582832102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,503 miles (+3,843)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    296702932141
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass43,660 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    926380631141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,992 miles (+2,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    241871430455
    • NotePin hole in nearside steering rack boot

  21. Pass37,121 miles (+4,105)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    270542839422
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED
    • NoteHAND BRAKE NEAR END OF TRAVEL

  22. Pass33,016 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    920765638165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,110 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,110 miles
    Test number
    601037517156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    100466516197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 CSS

Does T38 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 CSS expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 CSS?
The MOT on T38 CSS expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 CSS done?
T38 CSS was recorded at 89,315 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 3,295 miles a year.
Has T38 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 CSS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T38 CSS 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 T38 CSS find?
T38 CSS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear axle corrosion; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside.

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