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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T748 BBKMOT history

T748 BBK is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
120,598 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 BBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 BBK was last recorded at 120,598 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 7,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,612 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,986 miles
Average per year
4,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,598 miles
  • 2020 – 112,612 miles
  • 2019 – 106,708 miles
  • 2018 – 103,364 miles
  • 2017 – 98,501 miles
  • 2016 – 94,476 miles
  • 2015 – 90,814 miles
  • 2014 – 87,978 miles
  • 2013 – 83,599 miles
  • 2012 – 79,176 miles
  • 2011 – 71,339 miles
  • 2010 – 69,126 miles
  • 2009 – 64,445 miles
  • 2008 – 59,614 miles
  • 2007 – 54,985 miles
  • 2006 – 47,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,598 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    549364431849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,612 miles (+67)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    373716626658
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,545 miles (+5,837)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,545 miles
    Test number
    453330812344
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,708 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    247249957023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail106,708 miles (+3,344)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    535638438722
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,364 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,364 miles
    Test number
    778740815382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  7. Fail103,363 miles (+4,862)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    624398686596
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  8. Pass98,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    803090819435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,501 miles (+4,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    454466080230
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass94,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    910641748143
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate is damaged, but unlikely to be misread.

  11. Fail94,476 miles (+3,662)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    974354209076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate is damaged, but unlikely to be misread.

  12. Pass90,814 miles (+2,836)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,814 miles
    Test number
    497957165104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  13. Pass87,978 miles (+4,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    759816574147
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads wearing low.

  14. Pass83,599 miles (+4,423)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    185479163125
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion starting in o/s/f chassis and rear chassis both sides.
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  15. Pass79,176 miles (+7,837)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    378332482116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiper juddering
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  16. Pass71,339 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    187195301452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,126 miles (+4,681)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    453207920077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  18. Pass64,445 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    792850429099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    701704618080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail59,614 miles (+4,629)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    953774818086
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass54,985 miles (+7,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    783325807085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass47,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    160860116461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T748 BBK

Does T748 BBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 BBK expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 BBK?
The MOT on T748 BBK expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 BBK done?
T748 BBK was recorded at 120,598 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
Has T748 BBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 BBK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T748 BBK 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 T748 BBK find?
T748 BBK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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