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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T448 KBHMOT history

T448 KBH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2024
Mileage
131,145 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 KBH
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 KBH was last recorded at 131,145 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2021: 120,645 miles, lower than 124,781 miles on 6 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,145 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,145 miles
  • 2022 – 120,645 miles
  • 2021 – 120,645 miles
  • 2020 – 124,781 miles
  • 2019 – 122,808 miles
  • 2018 – 121,136 miles
  • 2017 – 119,206 miles
  • 2016 – 117,527 miles
  • 2015 – 115,607 miles
  • 2014 – 112,515 miles
  • 2013 – 108,089 miles
  • 2012 – 104,688 miles
  • 2011 – 100,314 miles
  • 2010 – 95,640 miles
  • 2009 – 92,088 miles
  • 2008 – 84,855 miles
  • 2007 – 79,788 miles
  • 2006 – 69,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,145 miles
    Test number
    946946464006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,145 miles (+10,500)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,145 miles
    Test number
    218156414196
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass120,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    120397464617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,645 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    770617254876
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass120,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    613114627771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,645 miles (-4,136)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    977736979905
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass124,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    792920876460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,781 miles (+1,973)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    166572075559
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,808 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,808 miles
    Test number
    404003303100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,136 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,136 miles
    Test number
    914519529412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,206 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    769695044796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,527 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    837080380856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,607 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    327448205263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,515 miles (+4,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,515 miles
    Test number
    809883314226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    605697103207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail108,089 miles (+3,401)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    766927103229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass104,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,688 miles
    Test number
    499176912271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail104,688 miles (+4,374)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,688 miles
    Test number
    768929002283
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,314 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    735476031008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/S/F Brake slightly binding.

  20. Fail100,314 miles (+4,674)2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    768246131091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/S/F Brake slightly binding.

  21. Pass95,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    171558210473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,640 miles (+3,552)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,640 miles
    Test number
    670088510029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Fail92,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    191168439046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass92,088 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    643828639065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,855 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    490293448052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,788 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    834512607163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,490 miles (+9,566)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    973353197049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass69,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    393911296034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 KBH

Does T448 KBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 KBH expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 KBH?
The MOT on T448 KBH expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 KBH done?
T448 KBH was recorded at 131,145 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has T448 KBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 KBH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T448 KBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T448 KBH find?
T448 KBH passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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