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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T705 RGHMOT history

T705 RGH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
123,520 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T705 RGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T705 RGH was last recorded at 123,520 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,517 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,520 miles
  • 2021 – 123,342 miles
  • 2017 – 121,037 miles
  • 2016 – 107,248 miles
  • 2015 – 96,287 miles
  • 2014 – 88,739 miles
  • 2013 – 78,544 miles
  • 2012 – 76,576 miles
  • 2011 – 75,543 miles
  • 2010 – 73,931 miles
  • 2009 – 71,176 miles
  • 2008 – 67,405 miles
  • 2007 – 62,895 miles
  • 2006 – 58,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,520 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Corrosion throughout vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre perised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,520 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,520 miles
    Test number
    222311812196
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail123,517 miles (+175)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,517 miles
    Test number
    111396778382
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass123,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    168755082086
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail123,342 miles (+2,305)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    903155325685
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass121,037 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    963643735862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perised
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail121,000 miles (+13,752)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    324420151581
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perised
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass107,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    179745321238
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen damaged but not affecting view
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail107,248 miles (+10,961)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,248 miles
    Test number
    390810926789
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen damaged but not affecting view
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass96,287 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    698794305197
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not affecting view

  10. Fail96,283 miles (+7,544)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    298554405103
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not affecting view

  11. Pass88,739 miles (+10,195)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    825651904170
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  12. Pass78,544 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    149480533133
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside sill

  13. Fail78,544 miles (+1,968)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    195660933114
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside sill

  14. Pass76,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    899593652145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,576 miles (+1,033)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    768200252123
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail75,543 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    687460711125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass75,543 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    859610311149
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass73,931 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    612492950141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,176 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    561731019186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,405 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    891075018108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,895 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    871920227198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,992 miles
    Test number
    251957166048
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Questions about T705 RGH

Does T705 RGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T705 RGH expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T705 RGH?
The MOT on T705 RGH expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T705 RGH done?
T705 RGH was recorded at 123,520 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 3,970 miles a year.
Has T705 RGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T705 RGH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T705 RGH 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 T705 RGH find?
T705 RGH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear, and 6 more.

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