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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T451 KDBMOT history

T451 KDB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2021 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2021
Mileage
108,263 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 KDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T451 KDB was last recorded at 108,263 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 17,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,060 miles · 27 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
17,203 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 108,263 miles
  • 2020 – 91,060 miles
  • 2017 – 90,653 miles
  • 2016 – 90,412 miles
  • 2015 – 88,609 miles
  • 2014 – 88,590 miles
  • 2013 – 87,094 miles
  • 2011 – 86,035 miles
  • 2010 – 84,019 miles
  • 2009 – 67,909 miles
  • 2008 – 62,585 miles
  • 2007 – 57,304 miles
  • 2006 – 50,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,263 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousDrivers windscreen wiper insecure
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorDriver's airbag missing steering wheel (7.1.5 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,263 miles (+17,203)3 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    180850341712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousDrivers windscreen wiper insecure
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing steering wheel (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
  2. Pass91,060 miles (+407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    343261375932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills/suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed
  3. Pass90,653 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    922664642869
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
  4. Pass90,412 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,412 miles
    Test number
    576566657779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,407 miles (+1,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,407 miles
    Test number
    873216114250
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass88,609 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    839444775139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    449642634259
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  8. Fail88,590 miles (+1,496)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    837642334280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  9. Pass87,094 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    767831553100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,035 miles (+8)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,035 miles
    Test number
    229792101380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
  11. Fail86,027 miles (+2,008)6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    465870201443
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
  12. Pass84,019 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    603577600343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    392390440008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,208 miles (+9,299)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,208 miles
    Test number
    613840440048
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCorrosion to underbody and suspension arms etc
  15. Fail67,909 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    484142159037
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass67,909 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    730862959027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass62,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    860253758053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,585 miles (+5,281)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    874433758058
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass57,304 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    454384457077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,832 miles
    Test number
    202931646083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 KDB

Does T451 KDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T451 KDB expired on 26 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T451 KDB?
The MOT on T451 KDB expired on 26 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T451 KDB done?
T451 KDB was recorded at 108,263 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has T451 KDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 KDB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T451 KDB 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 T451 KDB find?
T451 KDB failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; drivers windscreen wiper insecure, and 14 more.

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