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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T445 ABNMOT history

T445 ABN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
86,691 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T445 ABN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T445 ABN was last recorded at 86,691 miles on 24 May 2023, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,296 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
2,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,691 miles
  • 2022 – 85,296 miles
  • 2020 – 84,750 miles
  • 2019 – 83,800 miles
  • 2018 – 83,190 miles
  • 2017 – 82,543 miles
  • 2015 – 76,841 miles
  • 2014 – 73,685 miles
  • 2013 – 70,049 miles
  • 2012 – 65,815 miles
  • 2011 – 61,010 miles
  • 2010 – 56,913 miles
  • 2009 – 52,772 miles
  • 2008 – 48,932 miles
  • 2007 – 45,301 miles
  • 2006 – 40,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,691 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced unsafe repair filler applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seem weld not applied on all sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced unsafe repair filler applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,691 miles (+1,395)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    783366896004
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced unsafe repair filler applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seem weld not applied on all sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced unsafe repair filler applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,296 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,296 miles
    Test number
    835068321008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,750 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    172074470079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,747 miles (+947)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    887533987743
    • DangerousOffside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,800 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,800 miles
    Test number
    342317599933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,190 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    929884468741
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass82,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    518725594598
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    952068774460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,841 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    625945675014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,685 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    308745764048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,049 miles (+4,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    299273573065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass65,815 miles (+4,805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    198355472017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,010 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    207909861079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,913 miles (+4,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    460506670013
    • NoteNearside outer sill has slight corrosion

  15. Pass52,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    124466579444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,772 miles (+3,840)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    211692979044
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass48,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    133963078426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,928 miles (+3,627)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    633113478091
    • FailureNearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass45,301 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    181067767409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    231097266048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T445 ABN

Does T445 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T445 ABN expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T445 ABN?
The MOT on T445 ABN expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T445 ABN done?
T445 ABN was recorded at 86,691 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 2,672 miles a year.
Has T445 ABN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T445 ABN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T445 ABN 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 T445 ABN find?
T445 ABN failed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 9 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section; nearside front position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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