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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T574 KCHMOT history

T574 KCH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
132,906 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T574 KCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T574 KCH was last recorded at 132,906 miles on 15 May 2023, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,110 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
796 miles
Average per year
4,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,906 miles
  • 2022 – 132,110 miles
  • 2021 – 129,440 miles
  • 2020 – 121,586 miles
  • 2019 – 114,242 miles
  • 2018 – 107,612 miles
  • 2017 – 103,799 miles
  • 2016 – 103,372 miles
  • 2015 – 101,481 miles
  • 2014 – 90,868 miles
  • 2013 – 80,991 miles
  • 2012 – 72,328 miles
  • 2011 – 63,196 miles
  • 2006 – 54,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryObserve engine noise

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under vehicle corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,906 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    264164799059
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryObserve engine noise

  2. Fail132,906 miles (+796)1 major3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    963935960857
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryObserve engine noise

  3. Pass132,110 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    182209759414
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  4. Fail132,110 miles (+2,670)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    534060468457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  5. Pass129,440 miles (+7,854)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,440 miles
    Test number
    984122851248
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,586 miles
    Test number
    363394738240
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail121,584 miles (+7,342)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,584 miles
    Test number
    580323436569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,242 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,242 miles
    Test number
    375396044205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    547883091478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail107,612 miles (+3,813)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    678363381605
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass103,799 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    813632832815
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front chassis rails inside wheels slightly corroded

  12. Fail103,796 miles (+424)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    424260441076
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front chassis rails inside wheels slightly corroded

  13. Pass103,372 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    741591316397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,481 miles
    Test number
    195823434481
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail101,481 miles (+10,613)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,481 miles
    Test number
    299807553819
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail90,868 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    557325074240
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO./s/r brake binding slightly

  17. Pass90,868 miles (+9,877)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    818975874269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO./s/r brake binding slightly

  18. Pass80,991 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    805986673259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,328 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    308536882412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,196 miles (+8,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    578344851061
    • NoteNearside and offside body sill panels corroded(rear sections), not structual.

  21. Pass54,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    793849056049
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T574 KCH

Does T574 KCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T574 KCH expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T574 KCH?
The MOT on T574 KCH expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T574 KCH done?
T574 KCH was recorded at 132,906 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 4,573 miles a year.
Has T574 KCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T574 KCH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T574 KCH 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 T574 KCH find?
T574 KCH passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various surface corrosion; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 8 more.

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