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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T474 KOTMOT history

T474 KOT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
70,561 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 KOT
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
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 KOT was last recorded at 70,561 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,022 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
539 miles
Average per year
2,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,561 miles
  • 2021 – 70,022 miles
  • 2020 – 69,453 miles
  • 2019 – 68,370 miles
  • 2018 – 65,904 miles
  • 2017 – 63,885 miles
  • 2016 – 61,582 miles
  • 2015 – 59,440 miles
  • 2014 – 56,928 miles
  • 2013 – 54,524 miles
  • 2012 – 52,078 miles
  • 2011 – 50,848 miles
  • 2010 – 48,573 miles
  • 2009 – 44,480 miles
  • 2008 – 42,242 miles
  • 2007 – 39,095 miles
  • 2006 – 35,807 miles
  • 2005 – 30,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,561 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & disc showing sings of overheating (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive underfloor chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Sills rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,561 miles (+539)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    375879810860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & disc showing sings of overheating (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive underfloor chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,022 miles (+569)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    510531367171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (starting to perish) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (starting to perish) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions erratic/cat converter appears lazy
    • AdvisoryEvidence of extended period of no use
    • AdvisoryNsf brake pads getting low & slightly uneven wear across the axle.
    • AdvisoryNsr brake pads getting low & uneven wear across the axle

  3. Pass69,453 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    292339794297
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  4. Fail69,447 miles (+35)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,447 miles
    Test number
    896076541707
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  5. Fail69,412 miles (+1,042)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    843690437370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass68,370 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    861637708101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded at rear

  7. Pass65,904 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    214513630803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,885 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    920522232962
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill panels have poor repair on rear

  9. Pass61,582 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    683382451745
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r outer sill panels poor repair

  10. Pass59,440 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    237195815210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,435 miles (+2,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    267312515260
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass56,928 miles (+41)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    206843314245
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear outter sill panels very rusted

  13. Fail56,887 miles (+2,363)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    936939104246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear outter sill panels very rusted

  14. Pass54,524 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    656557903213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,078 miles (+1,230)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    459846302287
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,848 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    318735311259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,573 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,573 miles
    Test number
    330975110287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,480 miles (+2,238)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    334248509468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Pass42,242 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,242 miles
    Test number
    530671218294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,095 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,095 miles
    Test number
    252435117259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,807 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    832056016201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    892286615229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T474 KOT

Does T474 KOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T474 KOT expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T474 KOT?
The MOT on T474 KOT expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T474 KOT done?
T474 KOT was recorded at 70,561 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
Has T474 KOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 KOT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T474 KOT 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 T474 KOT find?
T474 KOT passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively & disc showing sings of overheating; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive underfloor chassis rail, and 1 more.

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