
Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T465 FFXMOT history
T465 FFX is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,582 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 179,582 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T465 FFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T465 FFX was last recorded at 179,582 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 179,581 miles · 28 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 179,582 miles
- 2022 – 159,985 miles
- 2021 – 143,872 miles
- 2020 – 138,172 miles
- 2019 – 126,531 miles
- 2018 – 115,161 miles
- 2017 – 101,376 miles
- 2015 – 100,660 miles
- 2013 – 85,759 miles
- 2012 – 79,639 miles
- 2011 – 74,909 miles
- 2010 – 72,718 miles
- 2009 – 70,641 miles
- 2008 – 68,473 miles
- 2007 – 63,847 miles
- 2006 – 55,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch badly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,582 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 179,582 miles
- Test number
- 562941108767
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch badly corroded
Fail179,581 miles (+19,596)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,581 miles
- Test number
- 159442879391
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch badly corroded
Pass159,985 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 159,985 miles
- Test number
- 674343816604
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroding
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering/suspension components
Fail159,985 miles (+16,113)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,985 miles
- Test number
- 918345390839
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroding
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering/suspension components
Pass143,872 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 143,872 miles
- Test number
- 475038959617
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion noted over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas under vehicle-front and rear axle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail143,827 miles (+5,655)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,827 miles
- Test number
- 754146512201
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure delaminated also (0.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion noted over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas under vehicle-front and rear axle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,172 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 138,172 miles
- Test number
- 437340686731
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S/R wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded
Fail138,172 miles (+11,641)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,172 miles
- Test number
- 982043280200
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S/R wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded
Pass126,531 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 126,531 miles
- Test number
- 740037250987
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x4 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath Covered By Several Covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath Covered By Several Covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
- AdvisoryParking Brake Lower Effort Nearside Rear
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Outstanding Safety Recall, Contact Dealer For Repairs Or Information
Fail126,531 miles (+11,370)1 dangerous5 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,531 miles
- Test number
- 406753786745
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x4 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust System Heavily Dteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central To Rear Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath Covered By Several Covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underneath Covered By Several Covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
- AdvisoryParking Brake Lower Effort Nearside Rear
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle Has Outstanding Safety Recall, Contact Dealer For Repairs Or Information
Pass115,161 miles (+339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 115,161 miles
- Test number
- 364627337290
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Fail114,822 miles (+13,446)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,822 miles
- Test number
- 868638079911
- FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Pass101,376 miles (+716)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 101,376 miles
- Test number
- 402938905743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,660 miles (+14,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 100,660 miles
- Test number
- 585267365117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,759 miles (+6,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 85,759 miles
- Test number
- 816623943389
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass79,639 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 79,639 miles
- Test number
- 325971772229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,589 miles (+4,680)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,589 miles
- Test number
- 635585252205
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise rear exhaust system corroded
Pass74,909 miles (+1)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,909 miles
- Test number
- 525090381180
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
- NoteOffside door sill starting to corrode
- NoteRear exhaust starting to deteriorate
- NoteRear number plate slightly insecure
Fail74,908 miles (+2,190)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,908 miles
- Test number
- 138848571159
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
- NoteOffside door sill starting to corrode
- NoteRear exhaust starting to deteriorate
- NoteRear number plate slightly insecure
Pass72,718 miles (+2,077)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 72,718 miles
- Test number
- 744463650179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,641 miles (+2,168)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 70,641 miles
- Test number
- 764436459145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,473 miles (+4,626)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 68,473 miles
- Test number
- 440621758153
- NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteParking brake will require adjustment soon
- NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode
Pass63,847 miles (+8,173)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 63,847 miles
- Test number
- 531028977071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 55,674 miles
- Test number
- 294507476060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T465 FFX
- Does T465 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T465 FFX expired on 9 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T465 FFX?
- The MOT on T465 FFX expired on 9 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T465 FFX done?
- T465 FFX was recorded at 179,582 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 7,274 miles a year.
- Has T465 FFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T465 FFX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T465 FFX 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 T465 FFX find?
- T465 FFX passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perished; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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