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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T511 EAFMOT history

T511 EAF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
127,574 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T511 EAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T511 EAF was last recorded at 127,574 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,562 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,574 miles
  • 2023 – 127,562 miles
  • 2022 – 118,636 miles
  • 2021 – 111,949 miles
  • 2020 – 107,169 miles
  • 2019 – 96,234 miles
  • 2018 – 88,326 miles
  • 2017 – 81,065 miles
  • 2016 – 70,909 miles
  • 2015 – 70,895 miles
  • 2014 – 60,390 miles
  • 2013 – 56,515 miles
  • 2012 – 55,177 miles
  • 2011 – 51,967 miles
  • 2010 – 50,185 miles
  • 2009 – 47,601 miles
  • 2008 – 44,937 miles
  • 2007 – 42,836 miles
  • 2006 – 38,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front chassis leg rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,574 miles (+12)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,574 miles
    Test number
    833989643982
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,562 miles (+8,926)3 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,562 miles
    Test number
    526714554386
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,636 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,636 miles
    Test number
    611550061708
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,624 miles (+6,675)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    149875517986
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,949 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    936116785653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

  6. Fail111,938 miles (+4,769)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,938 miles
    Test number
    873309833251
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked

  7. Pass107,169 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,169 miles
    Test number
    550691509118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wish bones slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySmall blow on exhaust

  8. Fail107,136 miles (+10,902)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    913939782546
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wish bones slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySmall blow on exhaust

  9. Pass96,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    121219039345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed but outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail96,234 miles (+7,908)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    592906711246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed but outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass88,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    723763197935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  12. Fail88,326 miles (+7,261)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    846624082789
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  13. Pass81,065 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    420527920610
    • 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)

  14. Fail81,050 miles (+10,141)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    433381427593
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass70,909 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    876597609531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,908 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    562300945880
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Fail70,895 miles (+7,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    560080594793
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass63,257 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,257 miles
    Test number
    965404565093
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes perished
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing not tested
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished

  19. Fail63,256 miles (+2,866)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    105203365045
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes perished
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing not tested
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished

  20. Pass60,390 miles (+8)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,390 miles
    Test number
    128080564471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamps starting to go cloudy
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust join corroded

  21. Fail60,382 miles (+3,867)4 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    937342954006
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamps starting to go cloudy
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust join corroded

  22. Pass56,515 miles (+1,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    566463963028
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  23. Fail55,177 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    385461732405
    • Repaired at testHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAdvise rear diff mounts corroded and perrished

  24. Pass55,177 miles (+3,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    999481332253
    • NoteAdvise rear diff mounts corroded and perrished

  25. Fail51,967 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    736429821204
    • 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)

  26. Pass51,967 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    845389521216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,185 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    372010630215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,601 miles (+2,664)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    323651239220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass44,937 miles (+2,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    550256628221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass42,836 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    152455827263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,814 miles
    Test number
    714243616239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T511 EAF

Does T511 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T511 EAF expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T511 EAF?
The MOT on T511 EAF expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T511 EAF done?
T511 EAF was recorded at 127,574 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has T511 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T511 EAF has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T511 EAF 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 T511 EAF find?
T511 EAF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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