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Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T48 VAOMOT history

T48 VAO is a silver and grey diesel Mazda MPV first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 162,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
162,398 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MPV
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 VAO was last recorded at 162,398 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 4,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,481 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,917 miles
Average per year
2,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,398 miles
  • 2024 – 157,481 miles
  • 2022 – 154,752 miles
  • 2016 – 154,664 miles
  • 2015 – 154,646 miles
  • 2014 – 154,640 miles
  • 2013 – 154,546 miles
  • 2012 – 144,872 miles
  • 2011 – 134,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,398 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,398 miles (+4,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,398 miles
    Test number
    820593082573
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,481 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,481 miles
    Test number
    157861178923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass154,752 miles (+88)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,752 miles
    Test number
    285409280895
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass154,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,664 miles
    Test number
    874609091402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,664 miles (+18)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,664 miles
    Test number
    123796242602
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  6. Pass154,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,646 miles
    Test number
    941926408098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,646 miles (+6)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,646 miles
    Test number
    303334980795
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass154,640 miles (+94)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,640 miles
    Test number
    297995264397
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHorn working intermittanly of different steering wheel control position
    • NoteBattery clamp needs resecuring

  9. Pass154,546 miles (+343)6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,546 miles
    Test number
    488590913302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
    • NoteBoth headlamp patterns poor.
    • NoteFront and rear registration plate lettering incorrect size but not considered to be easily mis-read
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass missing.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.
    • NoteOffside rear anti roll bar link mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteWindscreen has light scratching.

  10. Fail154,203 miles (+9,331)10 failures6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,203 miles
    Test number
    627353403380
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
    • NoteBoth headlamp patterns poor.
    • NoteFront and rear registration plate lettering incorrect size but not considered to be easily mis-read
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass missing.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.
    • NoteOffside rear anti roll bar link mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteWindscreen has light scratching.

  11. Pass144,872 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    144,872 miles
    Test number
    309566462463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear bumpers damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail144,872 miles (+10,398)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,872 miles
    Test number
    979435862234
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear bumpers damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass134,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    134,474 miles
    Test number
    217559361294
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail134,474 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,474 miles
    Test number
    137393461250
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass125,637 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,637 km
    Test number
    542739340290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,637 km1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,637 km
    Test number
    182569940217
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T48 VAO

Does T48 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T48 VAO expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T48 VAO?
The MOT on T48 VAO expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T48 VAO done?
T48 VAO was recorded at 162,398 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 2,095 miles a year.
Has T48 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 VAO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T48 VAO 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 T48 VAO find?
T48 VAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: central oil leak, but not excessive.

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