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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T818 VEBMOT history

T818 VEB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2022
Mileage
151,669 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 VEB
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T818 VEB was last recorded at 151,669 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 1,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,680 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,989 miles
Average per year
5,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,669 miles
  • 2021 – 149,680 miles
  • 2020 – 146,377 miles
  • 2019 – 139,611 miles
  • 2018 – 135,253 miles
  • 2017 – 134,806 miles
  • 2016 – 128,109 miles
  • 2015 – 122,708 miles
  • 2014 – 121,362 miles
  • 2013 – 116,986 miles
  • 2012 – 110,326 miles
  • 2011 – 100,488 miles
  • 2010 – 90,697 miles
  • 2009 – 82,297 miles
  • 2008 – 72,799 miles
  • 2007 – 67,009 miles
  • 2006 – 57,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,669 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition
  • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,669 miles (+1,989)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,669 miles
    Test number
    965666246901
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  2. Pass149,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    548535704962
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

  3. Fail149,680 miles (+3,303)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    568531286871
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

  4. Pass146,377 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,377 miles
    Test number
    116711896167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,611 miles (+4,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    550428108904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,253 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,253 miles
    Test number
    256067279121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    216624347384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,806 miles (+6,697)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    480864989783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  9. Pass128,109 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,109 miles
    Test number
    430642896831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail128,102 miles (+5,394)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,102 miles
    Test number
    425871094400
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass122,708 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    559146586003
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail122,700 miles (+1,338)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    764637749090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass121,362 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    318649284421
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail121,358 miles (+32)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,358 miles
    Test number
    428843774230
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail121,326 miles (+4,340)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    758998524254
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass116,986 miles (+6,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    206240023225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass110,326 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,326 miles
    Test number
    218141022223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,224 miles (+9,736)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    986282512252
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail100,488 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    747313501276
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass100,488 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    959483401218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,697 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    201645120272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,695 miles (+8,398)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    453628310226
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass82,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    463232019268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,297 miles (+9,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    184200319219
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass72,799 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    890225658236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    681237447295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail67,009 miles (+9,719)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    431217747246
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteH/BRAKE TRAVEL ATT. SOON †IN CAR H/LIGHT ADJ. N/W

  28. Pass57,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    144839726215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,290 miles
    Test number
    443279426230
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Questions about T818 VEB

Does T818 VEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T818 VEB expired on 18 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T818 VEB?
The MOT on T818 VEB expired on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T818 VEB done?
T818 VEB was recorded at 151,669 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 5,851 miles a year.
Has T818 VEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 VEB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T818 VEB 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 T818 VEB find?
T818 VEB failed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 12 more.

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