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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T815 MBHMOT history

T815 MBH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
118,014 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T815 MBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T815 MBH was last recorded at 118,014 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,690 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
324 miles
Average per year
2,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,014 miles
  • 2022 – 117,690 miles
  • 2021 – 117,351 miles
  • 2020 – 116,713 miles
  • 2016 – 116,611 miles
  • 2014 – 115,812 miles
  • 2013 – 115,040 miles
  • 2012 – 113,777 miles
  • 2011 – 108,251 miles
  • 2010 – 107,647 miles
  • 2009 – 99,887 miles
  • 2008 – 86,335 miles
  • 2007 – 76,557 miles
  • 2006 – 67,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,014 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspensions components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,014 miles (+324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    679316538655
    • AdvisoryFront suspensions components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  2. Pass117,690 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    320448651913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,351 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,351 miles
    Test number
    452520971351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,713 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,713 miles
    Test number
    769173117435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,708 miles (+97)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    740290696467
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass116,611 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,611 miles
    Test number
    241092344421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,812 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,812 miles
    Test number
    567282404248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    116340123270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail115,040 miles (+1,263)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    895580223246
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail113,777 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    497099222204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust at rear starting to deteriorate
  11. Pass113,777 miles (+5,526)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    838059622243
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust at rear starting to deteriorate
  12. Pass108,251 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    108,251 miles
    Test number
    757770331280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,246 miles (+599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,246 miles
    Test number
    216602921272
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass107,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,647 miles
    Test number
    401221730257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,647 miles (+7,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,647 miles
    Test number
    233849020274
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass99,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    411863209248
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail99,887 miles (+13,552)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    780893009231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass86,335 miles (+9,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    763650408223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail76,557 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    190034107221
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass76,557 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    533544307297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    762359906281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T815 MBH

Does T815 MBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T815 MBH expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T815 MBH?
The MOT on T815 MBH expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T815 MBH done?
T815 MBH was recorded at 118,014 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 2,954 miles a year.
Has T815 MBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T815 MBH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T815 MBH 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 T815 MBH find?
T815 MBH passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: front suspensions components corroded; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake; rear suspension corroded.

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