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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T579 OKLMOT history

T579 OKL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2023
Mileage
131,517 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 OKL
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 OKL was last recorded at 131,517 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,910 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,517 miles
  • 2021 – 129,910 miles
  • 2019 – 129,394 miles
  • 2018 – 125,134 miles
  • 2017 – 122,040 miles
  • 2016 – 121,043 miles
  • 2015 – 117,702 miles
  • 2014 – 102,068 miles
  • 2013 – 91,527 miles
  • 2012 – 86,192 miles
  • 2011 – 83,900 miles
  • 2010 – 80,405 miles
  • 2009 – 75,654 miles
  • 2008 – 73,356 miles
  • 2007 – 68,839 miles
  • 2006 – 66,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,517 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,517 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,517 miles
    Test number
    577522154747
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

  2. Pass129,910 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    683627867656
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,897 miles (+503)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,897 miles
    Test number
    985570232531
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,394 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    796964001484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,270 miles (+4,136)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,270 miles
    Test number
    228533556429
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front and offside rear anti roll bar linkage joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass125,134 miles (+3,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    638288651612
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRepairs to sills

  7. Pass122,040 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    195304799980
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  8. Pass121,043 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,043 miles
    Test number
    563554736406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,702 miles (+15,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,702 miles
    Test number
    505631435088
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass102,068 miles (+10,541)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,068 miles
    Test number
    865555234027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass91,527 miles (+5,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,527 miles
    Test number
    348735523040
    • NoteNs door mirror backplate missing

  12. Fail86,192 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    165665222463
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre pressure low

  13. Pass86,192 miles (+2,292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    438825822093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre pressure low

  14. Pass83,900 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    835726521058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,405 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    330477120012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,318 miles (+4,664)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    392601420023
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Fail75,654 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    101652019070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass75,654 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,654 miles
    Test number
    923082019084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,356 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    334494018017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    101853907015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,839 miles (+2,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    100602807415
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass66,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    843677966008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 OKL

Does T579 OKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 OKL expired on 23 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 OKL?
The MOT on T579 OKL expired on 23 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 OKL done?
T579 OKL was recorded at 131,517 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has T579 OKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 OKL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T579 OKL 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 OKL find?
T579 OKL passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills.

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