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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T761 RCTMOT history

T761 RCT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
50,030 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T761 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T761 RCT was last recorded at 50,030 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,012 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,030 miles
  • 2022 – 48,817 miles
  • 2021 – 48,015 miles
  • 2019 – 44,764 miles
  • 2018 – 40,847 miles
  • 2017 – 36,816 miles
  • 2016 – 32,895 miles
  • 2015 – 32,445 miles
  • 2014 – 31,937 miles
  • 2013 – 30,374 miles
  • 2012 – 25,355 miles
  • 2011 – 24,308 miles
  • 2010 – 23,279 miles
  • 2009 – 22,170 miles
  • 2008 – 19,378 miles
  • 2007 – 17,633 miles
  • 2006 – 14,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,030 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTSRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,030 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    121732251451
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail50,012 miles (+1,195)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    239978970578
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,817 miles (+17)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    412736736128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body, wheel arches and suspension components. Both sides
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail48,800 miles (+785)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    248740402245
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under-body, wheel arches and suspension components. Both sides
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,015 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    528961600971
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and some suspension components

  6. Pass44,764 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    363461535727
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail44,720 miles (+3,873)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,720 miles
    Test number
    935261215608
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,847 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,847 miles
    Test number
    293209014765
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components seriously corroded.

  9. Fail40,804 miles (+3,988)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    199987023916
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/jacking mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and suspension components badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and suspension components badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass36,816 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    294678990770
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass32,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    256683335142
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under surface (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail32,895 miles (+450)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    163409148080
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under surface (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass32,445 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    719254285081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,937 miles (+1,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,937 miles
    Test number
    649967274013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass30,374 miles (+5,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    465915883047
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass25,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,355 miles
    Test number
    719587182042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,355 miles (+1,047)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,355 miles
    Test number
    139337182050
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,308 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    395051481044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,279 miles (+1,109)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    250914980051
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteNearside rear lowwer arm outter bushs worn
    • NoteOffside rear lowwer arm outter bushs worn

  20. Pass22,170 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,170 miles
    Test number
    131384289485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,378 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,378 miles
    Test number
    382410988087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,633 miles (+3,579)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,633 miles
    Test number
    170836087424
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOsr tyre low tread

  23. Pass14,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,054 miles
    Test number
    472823286000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T761 RCT

Does T761 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T761 RCT expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T761 RCT?
The MOT on T761 RCT expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T761 RCT done?
T761 RCT was recorded at 50,030 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 2,139 miles a year.
Has T761 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T761 RCT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T761 RCT 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 T761 RCT find?
T761 RCT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rusty stearing and suspension componts; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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