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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T848 BPRMOT history

T848 BPR is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
44,134 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
65 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T848 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T848 BPR was last recorded at 44,134 miles on 13 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2022: 44,134 miles, lower than 127,949 miles on 1 Dec 2020.

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
127,949 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Average per year
65 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,134 miles
  • 2020 – 127,949 miles
  • 2019 – 122,418 miles
  • 2018 – 115,097 miles
  • 2017 – 105,966 miles
  • 2016 – 96,287 miles
  • 2015 – 85,326 miles
  • 2014 – 76,423 miles
  • 2013 – 74,445 miles
  • 2012 – 71,383 miles
  • 2011 – 65,988 miles
  • 2010 – 60,242 miles
  • 2009 – 53,164 miles
  • 2008 – 51,922 miles
  • 2007 – 47,624 miles
  • 2006 – 43,433 miles
  • 2005 – 43,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,134 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,134 miles (-83,815)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    342976160321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,949 miles (+5,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,949 miles
    Test number
    127258264625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,418 miles (+7,321)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,418 miles
    Test number
    833913769230
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass115,097 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    409887903033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,087 miles (+9,121)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,087 miles
    Test number
    434213999868
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass105,966 miles (+9,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,966 miles
    Test number
    514742150072
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded slightly

  7. Pass96,287 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    759560598741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,152 miles (+10,826)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,152 miles
    Test number
    978903818009
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass85,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    580891054035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail85,326 miles (+8,903)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    565401224092
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass76,423 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    397368574141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    705530474153
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly

  13. Pass74,445 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    508216963123
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail74,436 miles (+3,053)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    927444063137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass71,383 miles (+5,395)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    289435562130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass65,988 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    277594041137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,242 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,242 miles
    Test number
    741842350176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,164 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    683484639157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,922 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,922 miles
    Test number
    473343358002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,624 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    594352957025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,433 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    990194446062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    131320245364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T848 BPR

Does T848 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T848 BPR expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T848 BPR?
The MOT on T848 BPR expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T848 BPR done?
T848 BPR was recorded at 44,134 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 65 miles a year.
Has T848 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T848 BPR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T848 BPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T848 BPR find?
T848 BPR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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