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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T397 UCHMOT history

T397 UCH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 66,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
66,497 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 UCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 UCH was last recorded at 66,497 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 3,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,317 miles · 3 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,180 miles
Average per year
948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,497 miles
  • 2023 – 63,317 miles
  • 2022 – 62,152 miles
  • 2009 – 49,604 miles
  • 2008 – 49,588 miles
  • 2006 – 49,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,497 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,497 miles
    Test number
    405138452938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,317 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    196865982426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,152 miles (+12,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    854569340596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,604 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    510893619037
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Fail49,588 miles (+99)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    670889538295
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail49,489 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    941376206240
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T397 UCH

Does T397 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 UCH expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 UCH?
The MOT on T397 UCH expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 UCH done?
T397 UCH was recorded at 66,497 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 948 miles a year.
Has T397 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 UCH has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2008.
Has the mileage on T397 UCH 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 T397 UCH find?
T397 UCH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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