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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T581 ABTMOT history

T581 ABT is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2020 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2020
Mileage
137,988 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T581 ABT was last recorded at 137,988 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 6,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,920 miles · 14 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
6,068 miles
Average per year
4,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,988 miles
  • 2019 – 131,920 miles
  • 2018 – 123,638 miles
  • 2017 – 114,470 miles
  • 2016 – 111,760 miles
  • 2014 – 106,994 miles
  • 2013 – 103,297 miles
  • 2012 – 94,042 miles
  • 2011 – 81,835 miles
  • 2010 – 77,424 miles
  • 2009 – 69,764 miles
  • 2008 – 66,959 miles
  • 2007 – 62,629 miles
  • 2006 – 55,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,988 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated several holes front too rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch & sill corroded but not likely to cause injury
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch & sill corroded but not likely to cause injury
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres minor surface cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,988 miles (+6,068)3 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,988 miles
    Test number
    676374925090
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated several holes front too rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch & sill corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch & sill corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,920 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,920 miles
    Test number
    564526878100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,638 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,638 miles
    Test number
    305121807913
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  4. Fail123,485 miles (+9,015)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    862633039280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  5. Pass114,470 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,470 miles
    Test number
    975152165845
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres minor surface cracking

  6. Fail114,314 miles (+2,554)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    650411711310
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers seat floor area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres minor surface cracking

  7. Pass111,760 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    936692185669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  8. Fail111,741 miles (+4,747)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,741 miles
    Test number
    495001807367
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass106,994 miles (+3,697)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,994 miles
    Test number
    178647944268
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn below 3mm
    • NoteNearside wiper blade coming apart
    • NoteUnderfloor corrosion developing
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  10. Pass103,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    378006443229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,297 miles (+9,255)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    317754343490
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail94,042 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    567652342240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering pipe slight corroded

  13. Pass94,042 miles (+12,207)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    649402442241
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering pipe slight corroded

  14. Pass81,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    488921261155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,835 miles (+4,411)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    225501461464
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass77,424 miles (+7,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    964177960221
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass69,764 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    774433379047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,959 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    181334568052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,629 miles (+6,914)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    502831687077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass55,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    771342086006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 ABT

Does T581 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 ABT expired on 9 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 ABT?
The MOT on T581 ABT expired on 9 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 ABT done?
T581 ABT was recorded at 137,988 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 4,603 miles a year.
Has T581 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 ABT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T581 ABT 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 T581 ABT find?
T581 ABT failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 7 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel, and 17 more.

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