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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T656 MAUMOT history

T656 MAU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
126,632 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T656 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T656 MAU was last recorded at 126,632 miles on 19 Oct 2021, 10,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,434 miles · 6 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
10,198 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,632 miles
  • 2020 – 116,434 miles
  • 2019 – 105,663 miles
  • 2018 – 97,038 miles
  • 2017 – 90,916 miles
  • 2016 – 89,707 miles
  • 2015 – 89,691 miles
  • 2014 – 80,920 miles
  • 2013 – 67,401 miles
  • 2012 – 55,704 miles
  • 2011 – 53,728 miles
  • 2010 – 49,915 miles
  • 2008 – 47,410 miles
  • 2007 – 46,520 miles
  • 2006 – 43,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,632 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Previous repair covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill/arch (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,632 miles (+10,198)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    777921864915
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Previous repair covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass116,434 miles (+10,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    484884227616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass105,663 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,663 miles
    Test number
    962924074869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail105,459 miles (+8,421)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,459 miles
    Test number
    808600054436
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass97,038 miles (+6,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    319483720722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills slightly corroded

  6. Pass90,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    600683317323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail90,916 miles (+1,209)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    861095603161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass89,707 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    159833617979
    • AdvisoryLight exhaust blow

  9. Fail89,698 miles (+7)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    298598296974
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail89,691 miles (+8,771)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    107614845297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have side wall damage.

  11. Pass80,920 miles (+18)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    177682454288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth windscreen wipers torn slightly
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front brakes have a light bind

  12. Fail80,902 miles (+13,501)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    136046044213
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brakes grabbing

  13. Pass67,401 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    146688853113
    • NoteCatalyst insides loose/rattling

  14. Fail67,398 miles (+11,694)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    495437853134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCatalyst insides loose/rattling

  15. Pass55,704 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    869375332141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,728 miles (+3,813)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    839103591162
    • NoteNS rear tyre,small cracks between treads.

  17. Pass49,915 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    791121400229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,410 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    821923088162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    854095867121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,520 miles (+2,588)1 failure4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    601425867197
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testRear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass43,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,932 miles
    Test number
    214453976120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T656 MAU

Does T656 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T656 MAU expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T656 MAU?
The MOT on T656 MAU expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T656 MAU done?
T656 MAU was recorded at 126,632 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2021, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has T656 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T656 MAU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T656 MAU 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 T656 MAU find?
T656 MAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and 6 more.

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