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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T654 VAVMOT history

T654 VAV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
106,393 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T654 VAV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T654 VAV was last recorded at 106,393 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2017: 96,185 miles, lower than 98,185 miles on 13 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
105,535 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 106,393 miles
  • 2020 – 105,535 miles
  • 2019 – 101,030 miles
  • 2018 – 97,646 miles
  • 2017 – 96,185 miles
  • 2016 – 95,446 miles
  • 2015 – 94,948 miles
  • 2014 – 94,074 miles
  • 2013 – 92,043 miles
  • 2012 – 88,575 miles
  • 2011 – 85,424 miles
  • 2010 – 82,001 miles
  • 2009 – 78,265 miles
  • 2008 – 77,400 miles
  • 2007 – 75,148 miles
  • 2006 – 52,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,393 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion and suspension
  • AdvisoryNon standard rear exhaust box

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 centre rubber deteriorated (nearly broken)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Surface corrosion to vehicle underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,393 miles (+858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    647058110875
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion and suspension
    • AdvisoryNon standard rear exhaust box
  2. Pass105,535 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    378034189285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,030 miles (+3,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,030 miles
    Test number
    959183890396
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,646 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    511842953208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,185 miles (-2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    616079730838
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre rubber deteriorated (nearly broken)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  6. Fail98,185 miles (+2,739)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    449519970978
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre rubber deteriorated (nearly broken)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Pass95,446 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,446 miles
    Test number
    233318341077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,948 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,948 miles
    Test number
    435338105109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,074 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    915626444025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,043 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,043 miles
    Test number
    108086323018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,575 miles (+3,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    995153012063
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded
  12. Pass85,424 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    166016031408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,001 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    682894310083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,265 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    472987439001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,235 miles (+835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,235 miles
    Test number
    953257229064
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  16. Fail77,400 miles (+2,252)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    472950028126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass75,148 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    864577927395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,365 miles (+17,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    870370257076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    112928046447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T654 VAV

Does T654 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T654 VAV expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T654 VAV?
The MOT on T654 VAV expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T654 VAV done?
T654 VAV was recorded at 106,393 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has T654 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T654 VAV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T654 VAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T654 VAV find?
T654 VAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; general under body corrosion and suspension, and 1 more.

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