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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T579 BSLMOT history

T579 BSL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
89,348 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 BSL was last recorded at 89,348 miles on 19 Aug 2023, 1,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,422 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,926 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,348 miles
  • 2022 – 87,422 miles
  • 2021 – 86,553 miles
  • 2019 – 86,531 miles
  • 2016 – 86,022 miles
  • 2015 – 85,047 miles
  • 2014 – 84,557 miles
  • 2013 – 82,891 miles
  • 2012 – 80,786 miles
  • 2011 – 78,230 miles
  • 2010 – 75,838 miles
  • 2009 – 73,300 miles
  • 2008 – 70,972 miles
  • 2007 – 69,758 miles
  • 2006 – 67,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,348 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension badly corroded

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,348 miles (+1,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,348 miles
    Test number
    375188232380
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension badly corroded

  2. Pass87,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    545276928046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,422 miles (+869)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    417808743518
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,553 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    310662938233
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail86,552 miles (+21)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,552 miles
    Test number
    937363545764
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,531 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    679588700633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail86,529 miles (+507)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    285368257479
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass86,022 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    460087746655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass85,047 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    337129855128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass84,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    105162364170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail84,557 miles (+1,666)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    319702364162
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,891 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    196625753110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,786 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    118433462161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass78,230 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    176156641175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,838 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    284048450186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,300 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,300 miles
    Test number
    903522759170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,972 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,972 miles
    Test number
    374830258118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,758 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    901725157168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    192777056127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 BSL

Does T579 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 BSL expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 BSL?
The MOT on T579 BSL expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 BSL done?
T579 BSL was recorded at 89,348 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2023, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has T579 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 BSL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T579 BSL 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 T579 BSL find?
T579 BSL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, and 1 more.

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