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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T847 BPRMOT history

T847 BPR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
111,435 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T847 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T847 BPR was last recorded at 111,435 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 1,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2018: 95,469 miles, lower than 98,253 miles on 2 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,560 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,875 miles
Average per year
3,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,435 miles
  • 2024 – 109,560 miles
  • 2023 – 107,622 miles
  • 2022 – 103,410 miles
  • 2020 – 101,214 miles
  • 2019 – 101,198 miles
  • 2018 – 95,469 miles
  • 2016 – 98,253 miles
  • 2015 – 93,329 miles
  • 2014 – 92,934 miles
  • 2011 – 89,219 miles
  • 2010 – 85,800 miles
  • 2009 – 77,092 miles
  • 2008 – 67,750 miles
  • 2007 – 63,652 miles
  • 2006 – 53,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,435 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL /WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL/ ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,435 miles (+1,875)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    189649370229
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL /WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL/ ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,560 miles (+1,938)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    434134151312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,622 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,622 miles
    Test number
    366392217485
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAfter market steering wheel on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

  4. Fail107,619 miles (+4,209)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    605047051365
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAfter market steering wheel on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

  5. Pass103,410 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,410 miles
    Test number
    961907468576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,408 miles (+2,194)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    334429921519
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,214 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    754881935220
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n\s\r (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail101,198 miles (+5,729)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,198 miles
    Test number
    492177803555
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass95,469 miles (-2,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    241441993416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,253 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,253 miles
    Test number
    922473780770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,329 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    899831105259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,934 miles
    Test number
    566020994122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,563 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,563 km
    Test number
    656679761252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,552 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,552 km
    Test number
    585079961239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  15. Pass89,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,219 miles
    Test number
    545103331032
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail89,219 miles (+3,419)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,219 miles
    Test number
    258662331000
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass85,800 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    852459450176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    990234139183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,092 miles (+9,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    701041339183
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,750 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    273999748420
    • 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)

  21. Pass63,652 miles (+2,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    601790277276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    604845657139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,271 miles (+7,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    822572257163
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass53,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    764687156138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T847 BPR

Does T847 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T847 BPR expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T847 BPR?
The MOT on T847 BPR expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T847 BPR done?
T847 BPR was recorded at 111,435 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 3,099 miles a year.
Has T847 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T847 BPR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T847 BPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T847 BPR find?
T847 BPR failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 9 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, and 7 more.

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