Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T486 LELMOT history
T486 LEL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 75,919 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T486 LEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T486 LEL was last recorded at 75,919 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 6,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 69,686 miles · 10 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,233 miles
- Average per year
- 3,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 75,919 miles
- 2022 – 69,686 miles
- 2021 – 64,602 miles
- 2020 – 58,949 miles
- 2019 – 54,930 miles
- 2018 – 48,360 miles
- 2017 – 38,119 miles
- 2016 – 34,109 miles
- 2015 – 29,862 miles
- 2014 – 23,777 miles
- 2013 – 23,385 miles
- 2012 – 22,466 miles
- 2011 – 21,324 miles
- 2010 – 20,298 miles
- 2009 – 19,458 miles
- 2008 – 18,103 miles
- 2007 – 16,482 miles
- 2006 – 15,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,919 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,919 miles (+6,233)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 75,919 miles
- Test number
- 981794162643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,686 miles (+5,084)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 69,686 miles
- Test number
- 188033775958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,602 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 64,602 miles
- Test number
- 372196931836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail64,602 miles (+5,653)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,602 miles
- Test number
- 118145905075
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass58,949 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 58,949 miles
- Test number
- 952735813368
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail58,949 miles (+4,019)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,949 miles
- Test number
- 886504963786
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,930 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 54,930 miles
- Test number
- 782519537502
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,930 miles (+6,570)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,930 miles
- Test number
- 161287728189
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,360 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,360 miles
- Test number
- 839195080072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail48,359 miles (+10,240)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,359 miles
- Test number
- 362895615964
- FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass38,119 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,119 miles
- Test number
- 652057672026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,109 miles
- Test number
- 574064064998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,109 miles (+4,247)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,109 miles
- Test number
- 367073315948
- FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass29,862 miles (+6,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 29,862 miles
- Test number
- 698596655175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,777 miles (+392)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 23,777 miles
- Test number
- 588666464061
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
Pass23,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 23,385 miles
- Test number
- 816717563068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,385 miles (+919)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,385 miles
- Test number
- 777267963071
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Pass22,466 miles (+1,142)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 22,466 miles
- Test number
- 598259362012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,324 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 21,324 miles
- Test number
- 169527561077
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass20,298 miles (+840)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,298 miles
- Test number
- 974033960085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,458 miles (+1,355)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,458 miles
- Test number
- 311974869006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,103 miles (+1,621)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 18,103 miles
- Test number
- 681216688062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,482 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 16,482 miles
- Test number
- 861806187089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 15,170 miles
- Test number
- 464968966022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T486 LEL
- Does T486 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T486 LEL expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T486 LEL?
- The MOT on T486 LEL expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T486 LEL done?
- T486 LEL was recorded at 75,919 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
- Has T486 LEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T486 LEL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on T486 LEL 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 T486 LEL find?
- T486 LEL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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