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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

T3 BCBMOT history

T3 BCB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
49,437 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BCB was last recorded at 49,437 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 3,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,081 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,356 miles
Average per year
3,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 49,437 miles
  • 2021 – 46,081 miles
  • 2020 – 43,791 miles
  • 2019 – 40,166 miles
  • 2018 – 37,893 miles
  • 2017 – 33,504 miles
  • 2016 – 28,317 miles
  • 2015 – 25,084 miles
  • 2014 – 19,322 miles
  • 2013 – 13,916 miles
  • 2012 – 11,846 miles
  • 2011 – 9,524 miles
  • 2010 – 7,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front tyre both side wall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre both side wall cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    175980814641
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  2. Fail49,435 miles (+3,354)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,435 miles
    Test number
    745976617730
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Pass46,081 miles (+2,290)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    650706712550
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,791 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    106766165437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,166 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,166 miles
    Test number
    360878054764
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail40,166 miles (+2,273)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,166 miles
    Test number
    171672585086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass37,893 miles (+4,389)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    390090615863
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass33,504 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,504 miles
    Test number
    222128883288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre both side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre both side wall cracked

  9. Fail33,482 miles (+5,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    336857340221
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre both side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre both side wall cracked

  10. Pass28,317 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    263465329624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,084 miles (+5,762)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    765768765151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking between tread but not to cord
    • NoteAll tyres side wall starting to perish

  12. Pass19,322 miles (+5,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    535972794089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll road tyres showing signs of age related cracking

  13. Pass13,916 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,916 miles
    Test number
    489865593063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,846 miles
    Test number
    106118112087
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads very low

  15. Fail11,846 miles (+2,322)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,846 miles
    Test number
    179778612002
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads very low

  16. Pass9,524 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,524 miles
    Test number
    665500121075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,878 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    7,878 miles
    Test number
    931591720014
    • NoteWipers worn

Questions about T3 BCB

Does T3 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 BCB expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 BCB?
The MOT on T3 BCB expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 BCB done?
T3 BCB was recorded at 49,437 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
Has T3 BCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BCB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 BCB 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 T3 BCB find?
T3 BCB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; fuel cap seal perishing.

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