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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T480 MTWMOT history

T480 MTW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
79,947 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 MTW was last recorded at 79,947 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,937 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,947 miles
  • 2020 – 77,509 miles
  • 2019 – 76,189 miles
  • 2018 – 74,410 miles
  • 2017 – 68,892 miles
  • 2016 – 67,974 miles
  • 2015 – 65,932 miles
  • 2014 – 63,820 miles
  • 2013 – 62,005 miles
  • 2012 – 59,705 miles
  • 2011 – 58,573 miles
  • 2010 – 54,531 miles
  • 2009 – 52,114 miles
  • 2008 – 45,776 miles
  • 2007 – 40,986 miles
  • 2006 – 37,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,947 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,947 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    646125568414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail79,937 miles (+2,428)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    810559037079
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,509 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    636285646839
    • AdvisoryEx in poor condition

  4. Pass76,189 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    956430525124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,410 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    262843498073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,892 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,892 miles
    Test number
    763701389817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,974 miles (+2,042)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    778237099202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass65,932 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    257463514247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,820 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    326046984426
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass63,820 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    389066184265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,005 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,005 miles
    Test number
    366347283417
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass59,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,705 miles
    Test number
    368827452483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,705 miles (+1,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,705 miles
    Test number
    708707052233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass58,573 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    999186471213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,531 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    820434480296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,114 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    374199979222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,776 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    672990498176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,986 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    472755537153
    • 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)

  19. Pass37,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    322157836106
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T480 MTW

Does T480 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 MTW expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 MTW?
The MOT on T480 MTW expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 MTW done?
T480 MTW was recorded at 79,947 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has T480 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 MTW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T480 MTW 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 T480 MTW find?
T480 MTW passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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