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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T511 SGHMOT history

T511 SGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
147,866 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T511 SGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T511 SGH was last recorded at 147,866 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,824 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,866 miles
  • 2022 – 141,949 miles
  • 2021 – 136,541 miles
  • 2020 – 135,191 miles
  • 2019 – 129,533 miles
  • 2018 – 118,901 miles
  • 2017 – 106,479 miles
  • 2016 – 98,427 miles
  • 2015 – 84,447 miles
  • 2014 – 76,325 miles
  • 2013 – 69,185 miles
  • 2012 – 62,663 miles
  • 2011 – 58,796 miles
  • 2010 – 53,552 miles
  • 2009 – 51,170 miles
  • 2008 – 48,261 miles
  • 2007 – 42,752 miles
  • 2006 – 33,992 miles
  • 2005 – 30,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,866 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just acceptable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,866 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,866 miles
    Test number
    505225543517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corroded

  2. Fail147,824 miles (+5,875)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,824 miles
    Test number
    475615429247
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corroded

  3. Pass141,949 miles (+396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,949 miles
    Test number
    121500960295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,553 miles (+5,012)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,553 miles
    Test number
    193849266035
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,541 miles
    Test number
    673733230965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,541 miles (+1,350)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,541 miles
    Test number
    338485776089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass135,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,191 miles
    Test number
    958300342488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,191 miles (+5,658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,191 miles
    Test number
    813362388563
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass129,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    734901302676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,533 miles (+10,632)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    379763446001
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  11. Pass118,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,901 miles
    Test number
    383055598947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,901 miles (+12,422)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,901 miles
    Test number
    603975959487
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass106,479 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,479 miles
    Test number
    815810033465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,478 miles (+8,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,478 miles
    Test number
    657761638225
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass98,427 miles (+13,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,427 miles
    Test number
    918903647047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,447 miles
    Test number
    326511235110
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail84,447 miles (+8,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,447 miles
    Test number
    779581935158
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass76,325 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    206589434164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,185 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    146971843137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,663 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    275057232175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,796 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    829286431184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,552 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,552 miles
    Test number
    741811930130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,170 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    731469539175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,261 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    893313448195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,752 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,752 miles
    Test number
    724158637120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    204746846423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,992 miles (+3,002)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    793796146116
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass30,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    494787305364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T511 SGH

Does T511 SGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T511 SGH expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T511 SGH?
The MOT on T511 SGH expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T511 SGH done?
T511 SGH was recorded at 147,866 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has T511 SGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T511 SGH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T511 SGH 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 SGH find?
T511 SGH passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded; suspension components heavily corroded.

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