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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T696 TDVMOT history

T696 TDV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
141,309 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 TDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T696 TDV was last recorded at 141,309 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,198 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
4,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,309 miles
  • 2022 – 135,730 miles
  • 2021 – 133,278 miles
  • 2019 – 128,023 miles
  • 2018 – 124,426 miles
  • 2017 – 120,247 miles
  • 2016 – 112,274 miles
  • 2015 – 104,502 miles
  • 2014 – 99,826 miles
  • 2012 – 97,590 miles
  • 2011 – 95,289 miles
  • 2010 – 92,880 miles
  • 2009 – 88,369 miles
  • 2008 – 78,699 miles
  • 2007 – 71,664 miles
  • 2006 – 61,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,309 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,309 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,309 miles
    Test number
    189483379819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail141,198 miles (+5,468)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,198 miles
    Test number
    130937872668
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass135,730 miles (+2,452)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,730 miles
    Test number
    381002212661
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass133,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,278 miles
    Test number
    244166994850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail133,271 miles (+5,248)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    250031390409
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,023 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,023 miles
    Test number
    681556763515
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail128,021 miles (+3,595)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    912706039814
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,426 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    859598835143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,418 miles (+4,171)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    860919248133
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass120,247 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    276419755509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,245 miles (+7,971)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,245 miles
    Test number
    627887787433
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass112,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,274 miles
    Test number
    161525478155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,274 miles (+7,772)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,274 miles
    Test number
    884169920522
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    917081355067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,502 miles (+4,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    128530355459
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass99,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    446012854022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,826 miles (+2,236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    836612454063
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass97,590 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    286092862290
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass95,289 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    935878161176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,880 miles (+4,511)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,880 miles
    Test number
    141219260176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted

  21. Fail88,369 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    263655409185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass88,369 miles (+9,670)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    744545309159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    743611478162
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to smear screen in operation.

  24. Fail78,699 miles (+7,035)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    861461478180
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to smear screen in operation.

  25. Pass71,664 miles (+9,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    410890477107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    182419676183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,906 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    802339676190
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteSlight smear on front wipers

Questions about T696 TDV

Does T696 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T696 TDV expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T696 TDV?
The MOT on T696 TDV expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T696 TDV done?
T696 TDV was recorded at 141,309 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 4,631 miles a year.
Has T696 TDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 TDV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T696 TDV 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 T696 TDV find?
T696 TDV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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