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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T743 DNHMOT history

T743 DNH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
111,851 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 DNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 DNH was last recorded at 111,851 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,224 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,851 miles
  • 2021 – 111,224 miles
  • 2020 – 110,980 miles
  • 2019 – 110,752 miles
  • 2018 – 110,453 miles
  • 2017 – 109,771 miles
  • 2016 – 105,350 miles
  • 2015 – 103,974 miles
  • 2014 – 100,661 miles
  • 2013 – 89,268 miles
  • 2012 – 83,905 miles
  • 2011 – 78,587 miles
  • 2010 – 75,637 miles
  • 2009 – 69,988 miles
  • 2008 – 64,064 miles
  • 2007 – 49,106 miles
  • 2006 – 35,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,851 miles
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment reqed

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s/r tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,851 miles (+627)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,851 miles
    Test number
    719436538893
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment reqed

  2. Pass111,224 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    266988839357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass110,980 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    956311367287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,752 miles (+299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,752 miles
    Test number
    508205067519
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    370177443321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,453 miles (+682)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    150393045088
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,771 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,771 miles
    Test number
    105365759715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,766 miles (+4,416)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,766 miles
    Test number
    824137694802
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass105,350 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    281938231502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  10. Fail105,347 miles (+1,373)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    257071942928
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  11. Pass103,974 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,974 miles
    Test number
    869494757939
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  12. Fail103,973 miles (+3,312)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,973 miles
    Test number
    531996819760
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking

  13. Pass100,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    365895194220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,661 miles (+11,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    929234394201
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,268 miles (+25)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    659670583289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four coil springs have slight corrision
    • NoteNearside and offside wishbones corroded

  16. Fail89,243 miles (+5,338)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    696028073265
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four coil springs have slight corrision
    • NoteNearside and offside wishbones corroded

  17. Pass83,905 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,905 miles
    Test number
    499092062223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail83,903 miles (+5,316)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    678471752272
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass78,587 miles (+2,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    636533261269
    • NoteRear discs corroding.

  20. Pass75,637 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    334694360459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,988 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,988 miles
    Test number
    962006679247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,064 miles (+14,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    471243848186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,106 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    171080207143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,097 miles (+13,455)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    174817497424
    • FailureNearside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    553764226194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T743 DNH

Does T743 DNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T743 DNH expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T743 DNH?
The MOT on T743 DNH expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T743 DNH done?
T743 DNH was recorded at 111,851 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has T743 DNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 DNH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T743 DNH 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 T743 DNH find?
T743 DNH passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: power steering fluid level below minimum; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; handbrake adjustment reqed.

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