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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T809 NLAMOT history

T809 NLA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
49,400 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T809 NLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T809 NLA was last recorded at 49,400 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,317 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 49,400 miles
  • 2021 – 49,317 miles
  • 2020 – 48,313 miles
  • 2019 – 46,084 miles
  • 2018 – 44,301 miles
  • 2017 – 42,662 miles
  • 2015 – 40,320 miles
  • 2014 – 38,263 miles
  • 2013 – 37,293 miles
  • 2012 – 36,854 miles
  • 2011 – 36,165 miles
  • 2010 – 34,713 miles
  • 2009 – 32,563 miles
  • 2008 – 29,988 miles
  • 2007 – 28,102 miles
  • 2006 – 26,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,400 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion on various components

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.

  • Front head lights faded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,400 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    275854705223
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion on various components

  2. Fail49,317 miles (+1,004)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,317 miles
    Test number
    333155289933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner and outer sills corroded

  3. Pass48,313 miles (+2,229)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    332990013442
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded at inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  4. Pass46,084 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    718698899401
    • AdvisoryFront head lights faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  5. Fail46,066 miles (+1,765)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    374592159924
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badley perrished and cracked 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lights faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  6. Pass44,301 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,301 miles
    Test number
    500847817602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked

  7. Pass42,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    701052966888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront head lights faded

  8. Fail42,662 miles (+2,342)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    403527534690
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront head lights faded

  9. Pass40,320 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    483902078760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass38,263 miles (+970)9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    477071844259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/f chassis leg.
    • NoteN/s/f abs cable not correctly secured
    • NotePoor repair to o/s sill at rear corner
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle components have excessive corrosion

  11. Pass37,293 miles (+439)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    907402333278
    • NoteCorrosion
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill outer skin heavilly corroded

  12. Pass36,854 miles (+689)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    697774932211
    • NoteCorrosion to rear of o/s sill
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake effort becoming low

  13. Pass36,165 miles (+1,452)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    808164031294
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r sill
    • NoteSlight blow at exhaust rear joint

  14. Pass34,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    934174420222
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low tread and worn on the inner edge

  15. Fail34,713 miles (+2,150)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    701684720209
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low tread and worn on the inner edge

  16. Pass32,563 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,563 miles
    Test number
    533368739289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  17. Fail32,563 miles (+2,575)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,563 miles
    Test number
    324430139236
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass29,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,988 miles
    Test number
    160352948297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,988 miles (+1,886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,988 miles
    Test number
    921772448275
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass28,102 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    762259927249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    553150136272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T809 NLA

Does T809 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T809 NLA expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T809 NLA?
The MOT on T809 NLA expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T809 NLA done?
T809 NLA was recorded at 49,400 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 1,456 miles a year.
Has T809 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T809 NLA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T809 NLA 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 T809 NLA find?
T809 NLA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.

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