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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T407 VHUMOT history

T407 VHU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
103,697 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T407 VHU
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T407 VHU was last recorded at 103,697 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 2,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,719 miles · 11 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,978 miles
Average per year
3,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,697 miles
  • 2021 – 100,719 miles
  • 2020 – 94,239 miles
  • 2019 – 87,446 miles
  • 2018 – 85,034 miles
  • 2017 – 81,589 miles
  • 2016 – 77,880 miles
  • 2015 – 76,121 miles
  • 2014 – 72,751 miles
  • 2013 – 67,145 miles
  • 2012 – 66,008 miles
  • 2011 – 64,061 miles
  • 2009 – 61,767 miles
  • 2008 – 59,024 miles
  • 2007 – 58,534 miles
  • 2006 – 53,877 miles
  • 2005 – 47,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,697 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,697 miles (+2,978)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,697 miles
    Test number
    791828218611
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,719 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    297734989152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,716 miles (+6,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,716 miles
    Test number
    874230798578
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    182962552028
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion all areas.

  5. Fail94,235 miles (+6,789)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    280092267369
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake slight travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion all areas.

  6. Pass87,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,446 miles
    Test number
    904578636413
    • AdvisoryVehicle under corroded in general

  7. Fail87,445 miles (+2,411)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    568095332009
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under corroded in general

  8. Pass85,034 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,034 miles
    Test number
    312117669488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail85,030 miles (+3,441)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    278011063109
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,589 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    748986663711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,880 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    300060677993
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust repair to joining pipe to rear exhaust box

  12. Pass76,121 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    457714135146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,751 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    176093854164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,741 miles (+5,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    498278944173
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,145 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,145 miles
    Test number
    926934813100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,008 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,008 miles
    Test number
    579110372070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,061 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    529988971013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,767 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    800340099283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,024 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,024 miles
    Test number
    313280578287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,021 miles (+487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,021 miles
    Test number
    312728268216
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass58,534 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    621274387262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,877 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,877 miles
    Test number
    322084586413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    764155685203
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T407 VHU

Does T407 VHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T407 VHU expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T407 VHU?
The MOT on T407 VHU expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T407 VHU done?
T407 VHU was recorded at 103,697 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 3,282 miles a year.
Has T407 VHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T407 VHU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T407 VHU 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 T407 VHU find?
T407 VHU failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 4 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, and 1 more.

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