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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T608 CFGMOT history

T608 CFG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
82,441 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T608 CFG
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T608 CFG was last recorded at 82,441 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,085 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,441 miles
  • 2023 – 82,085 miles
  • 2022 – 81,602 miles
  • 2019 – 80,302 miles
  • 2018 – 78,519 miles
  • 2017 – 74,644 miles
  • 2016 – 71,372 miles
  • 2015 – 67,239 miles
  • 2014 – 63,560 miles
  • 2013 – 59,240 miles
  • 2012 – 56,605 miles
  • 2011 – 54,370 miles
  • 2010 – 52,763 miles
  • 2009 – 49,536 miles
  • 2008 – 44,384 miles
  • 2007 – 38,750 miles
  • 2006 – 34,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,441 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both windscreen wiper blades splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front service brake imbalance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,441 miles (+356)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    637441165401
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,085 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    634182420116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,081 miles (+479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,081 miles
    Test number
    939307870165
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,602 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    896021971678
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail81,551 miles (+1,249)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,551 miles
    Test number
    938714956091
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,302 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    814699085842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,519 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    208301333069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass74,644 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    259861237146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blades splitting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront service brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly

  9. Fail74,603 miles (+3,231)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    537146096391
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wiper blades splitting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront service brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly

  10. Pass71,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    717857129537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear outer sill

  11. Fail71,372 miles (+4,133)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    589019029067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear outer sill

  12. Pass67,239 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    247571635446
    • NoteCorrosion of centre to rear joint of Exhaust system
    • NoteDeterioration of offside front Tyre
    • NoteStart of deterioration of nearside front Tyre

  13. Fail67,239 miles (+3,679)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    276331135401
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion of centre to rear joint of Exhaust system
    • NoteDeterioration of offside front Tyre
    • NoteStart of deterioration of nearside front Tyre

  14. Pass63,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    538569334163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,558 miles (+4,318)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    566819534131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass59,240 miles (+2,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    479790733173
    • NoteWindscreen wipers splitting

  17. Pass56,605 miles (+2,235)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    695883532113
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces corroded
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust flange heavily corroded

  18. Pass54,370 miles (+1,607)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    578456031139
    • NoteInner edges of front brake discs showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteLight corrosion on vehicle underside

  19. Pass52,763 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    623996320114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,536 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    331344139139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade poor

  21. Pass49,536 miles (+5,152)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    892244039126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade poor

  22. Pass44,384 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    700679528136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,750 miles (+3,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,750 miles
    Test number
    334119627121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass34,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    241120436427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T608 CFG

Does T608 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T608 CFG expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T608 CFG?
The MOT on T608 CFG expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T608 CFG done?
T608 CFG was recorded at 82,441 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has T608 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T608 CFG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T608 CFG 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 T608 CFG find?
T608 CFG failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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