Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T597 BNLMOT history
T597 BNL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,506 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 108,506 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T597 BNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T597 BNL was last recorded at 108,506 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,484 miles · 16 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 3,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,506 miles
- 2022 – 105,327 miles
- 2021 – 101,233 miles
- 2019 – 98,979 miles
- 2018 – 97,577 miles
- 2016 – 95,475 miles
- 2015 – 88,995 miles
- 2014 – 85,082 miles
- 2013 – 80,906 miles
- 2012 – 76,786 miles
- 2011 – 72,071 miles
- 2010 – 67,926 miles
- 2009 – 64,975 miles
- 2008 – 62,085 miles
- 2007 – 58,198 miles
- 2006 – 54,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 black cable tie slightly covering letters
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has a cut not to cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,506 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 108,506 miles
- Test number
- 825165466812
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail108,506 miles (+22)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,506 miles
- Test number
- 479307382094
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail108,484 miles (+3,157)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,484 miles
- Test number
- 804937846366
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,327 miles (+122)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 105,327 miles
- Test number
- 377152226728
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread black cable tie slightly covering letters (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has a cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail105,205 miles (+3,972)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,205 miles
- Test number
- 800193542226
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread black cable tie slightly covering letters (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also has a cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,233 miles (+2,254)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 101,233 miles
- Test number
- 538532978567
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,979 miles (+1,402)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,979 miles
- Test number
- 237978046376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,577 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,577 miles
- Test number
- 414538324329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,529 miles (+2,054)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,529 miles
- Test number
- 815251663580
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass95,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 95,475 miles
- Test number
- 966657806764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,475 miles (+6,480)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,475 miles
- Test number
- 314981861005
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,995 miles (+3,913)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 88,995 miles
- Test number
- 369371575015
- NoteBrake pipe to o/s rear hose corroded + most brake pipes greased
- NoteCorrosion starting to both front inner wings
- NoteExhaust corroded around flange joints
- NoteOuter sills starting to bubble
Fail85,082 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,082 miles
- Test number
- 169408654056
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass85,082 miles (+4,176)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 85,082 miles
- Test number
- 269088754030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,906 miles (+4,120)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,906 miles
- Test number
- 249069453053
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass76,786 miles (+4,715)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,786 miles
- Test number
- 905026862051
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteAll rear lower wishbone bushes slight deterioration
- NoteCentre to rear exhaust connection corroded
- NoteLong handbrake travel
- NoteMinor cuts to nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls
- NoteSlight deterioration to both front wiper blades
Pass72,071 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 72,071 miles
- Test number
- 729270561029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,071 miles (+4,145)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,071 miles
- Test number
- 948510961074
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass67,926 miles (+2,951)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 67,926 miles
- Test number
- 601687660077
- NoteBoth rear outer sills becoming corroded!
Pass64,975 miles (+2,890)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 64,975 miles
- Test number
- 263075679074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,085 miles (+3,887)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 62,085 miles
- Test number
- 111937478081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,198 miles (+3,604)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 58,198 miles
- Test number
- 442115577084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,594 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 54,594 miles
- Test number
- 610252286084
- NoteFront discs becoming corroded on inside faces...........
Questions about T597 BNL
- Does T597 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T597 BNL expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T597 BNL?
- The MOT on T597 BNL expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T597 BNL done?
- T597 BNL was recorded at 108,506 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
- Has T597 BNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T597 BNL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T597 BNL 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 T597 BNL find?
- T597 BNL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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