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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T628 MDWMOT history

T628 MDW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2023
Mileage
108,683 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T628 MDW
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T628 MDW was last recorded at 108,683 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 3,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2017: 98,698 miles, lower than 98,844 miles on 29 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,287 miles · 5 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
3,396 miles
Average per year
3,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,683 miles
  • 2019 – 105,287 miles
  • 2018 – 101,003 miles
  • 2017 – 98,970 miles
  • 2016 – 97,179 miles
  • 2015 – 97,109 miles
  • 2014 – 94,257 miles
  • 2013 – 93,066 miles
  • 2009 – 84,529 miles
  • 2008 – 64,279 miles
  • 2006 – 55,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,683 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,683 miles (+3,396)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    280189190637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass105,287 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    122388675806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,003 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    236165322387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,958 miles (+1,988)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    166680426315
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  5. Pass98,970 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,970 miles
    Test number
    850296566357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  6. Fail98,698 miles (-146)5 dangerous11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    743848424659
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail98,844 miles (+1,665)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    958677758303
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass97,179 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    433462404732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,158 miles (+49)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    202207749344
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail97,109 miles (+2,852)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,109 miles
    Test number
    393693746486
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass94,257 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    959416734365
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded
    • NoteFront suspension dust covers cracking
    • NoteNearside and offside rear sills repaired and corroded
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

  12. Fail94,257 miles (+1,191)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    339890234355
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded
    • NoteFront suspension dust covers cracking
    • NoteNearside and offside rear sills repaired and corroded
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

  13. Pass93,066 miles (+8,537)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    568360743389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
    • NotePoor beam pattern in headlamps

  14. Pass84,529 miles (+167)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,529 miles
    Test number
    971887719142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlastic trimsshields and guards covering some perscribed areas
    • NoteRear exhust section corroded
    • NoteSills corroded
    • NoteVery little reserve travel in handbrake

  15. Fail84,362 miles (+448)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,362 miles
    Test number
    271334819176
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Fail83,914 miles (+19,635)3 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    771405109107
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • Note195/50/15 X4

  17. Pass64,279 miles (+6)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    914760328138
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear chassis rails corroded
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

  18. Fail64,273 miles (+9,095)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,273 miles
    Test number
    354089818107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear chassis rails corroded
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

  19. Pass55,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    732761276290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about T628 MDW

Does T628 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T628 MDW expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T628 MDW?
The MOT on T628 MDW expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T628 MDW done?
T628 MDW was recorded at 108,683 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 3,392 miles a year.
Has T628 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T628 MDW has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T628 MDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T628 MDW find?
T628 MDW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 11 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, and 8 more.

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