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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T543 GUBMOT history

T543 GUB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
103,124 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 GUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 GUB was last recorded at 103,124 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,106 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,124 miles
  • 2023 – 100,190 miles
  • 2022 – 95,616 miles
  • 2021 – 88,631 miles
  • 2019 – 77,723 miles
  • 2018 – 70,855 miles
  • 2016 – 67,573 miles
  • 2015 – 65,023 miles
  • 2014 – 59,535 miles
  • 2013 – 56,373 miles
  • 2012 – 54,599 miles
  • 2011 – 51,374 miles
  • 2010 – 48,751 miles
  • 2009 – 45,687 miles
  • 2007 – 42,467 miles
  • 2006 – 37,431 miles
  • 2005 – 33,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront and Rear chassis and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Underside is undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,124 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    729855066121
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail103,106 miles (+2,916)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,106 miles
    Test number
    726049960560
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass100,190 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    235201635906
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside is undersealed

  4. Pass95,616 miles (+6,985)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,616 miles
    Test number
    673262973205
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside is undersealed

  5. Pass88,631 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    838914347159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail88,562 miles (+10,839)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    531880390913
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    714470284506
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill slightly rusty

  8. Fail77,723 miles (+6,868)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    214494906605
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill slightly rusty

  9. Pass70,855 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    982845826499
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  10. Fail70,838 miles (+3,265)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    204080693422
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  11. Pass67,573 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    780760327901
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

  12. Fail67,570 miles (+28)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    642824670559
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

  13. Fail67,542 miles (+2,519)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    523346725405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill areas (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components and suspension mounting priscribed areas (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass65,023 miles (+5,488)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    746604115024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs sticking slightly
    • NoteHeadlamp beam image poor

  15. Pass59,535 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    245797914075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail59,529 miles (+3,156)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    809553314051
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass56,373 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    709554223050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail56,364 miles (+1,765)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,364 miles
    Test number
    965297613073
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass54,599 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,599 miles
    Test number
    777779512077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,374 miles (+2,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    166375721457
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass48,751 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,751 miles
    Test number
    762057520073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,687 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    864166309054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass42,467 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,467 miles
    Test number
    430043237439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,431 miles (+4,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,431 miles
    Test number
    281581696208
    • NoteCorrosion to exaust system

  25. Pass33,027 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,027 miles
    Test number
    822251125329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T543 GUB

Does T543 GUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 GUB expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 GUB?
The MOT on T543 GUB expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 GUB done?
T543 GUB was recorded at 103,124 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has T543 GUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 GUB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T543 GUB 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 T543 GUB find?
T543 GUB passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front and rear chassis and suspension components corroded.

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