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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T543 SWTMOT history

T543 SWT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
95,175 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 SWT was last recorded at 95,175 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 7,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,504 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,671 miles
Average per year
1,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,175 miles
  • 2022 – 87,504 miles
  • 2021 – 86,976 miles
  • 2020 – 86,202 miles
  • 2016 – 85,887 miles
  • 2013 – 85,030 miles
  • 2012 – 84,362 miles
  • 2011 – 82,445 miles
  • 2010 – 80,242 miles
  • 2009 – 77,816 miles
  • 2008 – 74,790 miles
  • 2007 – 71,997 miles
  • 2006 – 68,954 miles
  • 2005 – 64,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,175 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front Wipers smear slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiters perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,175 miles (+7,671)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    820938944102
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass87,504 miles (+21)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    365104854978
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail87,483 miles (+507)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    399990354344
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion on the N/S/R of the vehicle within 30cm of the subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Sill corroded excessively marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,976 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,976 miles
    Test number
    245727937307
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded outside of the prescribed area
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail86,962 miles (+760)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    736063426737
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded outside of the prescribed area
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass86,202 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    990550029122
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis rails corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body ,suspension And brake components covered in surface rust

  7. Fail86,170 miles (+283)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    606747467511
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.03 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.60% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis rails corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body ,suspension And brake components covered in surface rust

  8. Pass85,887 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,887 miles
    Test number
    360725204276
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake

  9. Fail85,867 miles (+837)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    608494890585
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake

  10. Pass85,030 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    377647713306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,887 miles (+525)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    296612113337
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail84,362 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,362 miles
    Test number
    826856522341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance 23% on front axle

  13. Pass84,362 miles (+1,917)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,362 miles
    Test number
    918696122305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance 23% on front axle

  14. Pass82,445 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    976374001379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,242 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    843973790224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,234 miles (+2,418)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    320091090426
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass77,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    634578979222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,810 miles (+3,020)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    561968479205
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass74,790 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    872223178286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,997 miles (+3,043)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,997 miles
    Test number
    170104377202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut on near side rear tyre inner side wall

  21. Pass68,954 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    374275876203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    334961005234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 SWT

Does T543 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 SWT expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 SWT?
The MOT on T543 SWT expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 SWT done?
T543 SWT was recorded at 95,175 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 1,727 miles a year.
Has T543 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 SWT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T543 SWT 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 SWT find?
T543 SWT passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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