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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T618 DCDMOT history

T618 DCD is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2024
Mileage
174,403 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T618 DCD
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
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T618 DCD was last recorded at 174,403 miles on 2 Jan 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,400 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,403 miles
  • 2022 – 174,400 miles
  • 2021 – 173,449 miles
  • 2019 – 171,004 miles
  • 2018 – 167,425 miles
  • 2017 – 155,446 miles
  • 2016 – 143,873 miles
  • 2015 – 125,847 miles
  • 2014 – 106,507 miles
  • 2013 – 89,693 miles
  • 2012 – 77,928 miles
  • 2011 – 70,123 miles
  • 2010 – 59,085 miles
  • 2009 – 58,192 miles
  • 2008 – 54,823 miles
  • 2007 – 51,705 miles
  • 2006 – 49,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,403 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower inner sill corrodesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,403 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,403 miles
    Test number
    830153296425
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower inner sill corrodes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail174,400 miles (+951)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,400 miles
    Test number
    315726525178
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower inner sill corrodes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,449 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    173,449 miles
    Test number
    386749331019
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass171,004 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,004 miles
    Test number
    666780760084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,981 miles (+3,556)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,981 miles
    Test number
    579757989271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill and both rear wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass167,425 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    167,425 miles
    Test number
    407437397590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail167,423 miles (+11,977)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,423 miles
    Test number
    750508834194
    • MajorNearside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,446 miles
    Test number
    270887175795
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers slightly worn bush
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  9. Fail155,446 miles (+11,573)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,446 miles
    Test number
    190425967584
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , front section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  10. Pass143,873 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,873 miles
    Test number
    199440270109
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Fail143,871 miles (+18,024)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,871 miles
    Test number
    325132824628
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Pass125,847 miles (+19,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    242527733823
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill,s very weak

  13. Pass106,507 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,507 miles
    Test number
    685229754202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,506 miles (+16,813)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    527388854297
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass89,693 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,693 miles
    Test number
    566663363237
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front shockabsorber bushe poor condition - aged/perished
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s front inner wings/chassis weak with corrosion

  16. Fail89,691 miles (+11,763)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    369962163245
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front shockabsorber bushe poor condition - aged/perished
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s front inner wings/chassis weak with corrosion

  17. Pass77,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    788253972177
    • NoteBoth outer sills weak with corrosion

  18. Fail77,928 miles (+7,805)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    506302672193
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills weak with corrosion

  19. Pass70,123 miles (+11,038)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    335248861127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have slight corrosion
    • NoteHandbrake slightly high

  20. Pass59,085 miles (+893)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,085 miles
    Test number
    863371360135
    • NoteTread depths: both front on 7mm, both rear on 4mm.
    • NoteTyre size: 195/50/15 82v.

  21. Pass58,192 miles (+3,369)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,192 miles
    Test number
    150305879143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a nail in tread (not repairable)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut to tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • NoteTyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 2mm 195/50r15v

  22. Fail54,823 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    600138368126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteTyre dephs o/s/f5mm n/s/f6mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r5mm
    • NoteTyre size 195/50 15v

  23. Pass54,823 miles (+3,118)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    612848468191
    • NoteTyre dephs o/s/f5mm n/s/f6mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r5mm
    • NoteTyre size 195/50 15v

  24. Pass51,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    421193677167
    • NoteAdvisory comments as pre previous vt32.

  25. Fail51,705 miles (+2,515)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    274613677162
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers damp, corrosion forming to front and rear discs on inner and outer faces.
    • NoteCorrosion forming to front and rear subframes.
    • NoteTread depths:n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 4mm.
    • NoteTyre size:195/50/105V.

  26. Pass49,190 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    630597076146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear disc's

Questions about T618 DCD

Does T618 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T618 DCD expired on 1 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T618 DCD?
The MOT on T618 DCD expired on 1 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T618 DCD done?
T618 DCD was recorded at 174,403 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2023, an average of 7,579 miles a year.
Has T618 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T618 DCD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T618 DCD 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 T618 DCD find?
T618 DCD passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 5 more.

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