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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T853 BPRMOT history

T853 BPR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2023
Mileage
90,982 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 BPR was last recorded at 90,982 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,974 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,982 miles
  • 2021 – 90,635 miles
  • 2017 – 89,983 miles
  • 2015 – 88,567 miles
  • 2014 – 87,718 miles
  • 2013 – 86,622 miles
  • 2012 – 85,904 miles
  • 2011 – 81,326 miles
  • 2010 – 79,748 miles
  • 2009 – 78,208 miles
  • 2008 – 69,908 miles
  • 2007 – 60,740 miles
  • 2006 – 51,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,982 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and chassis corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,982 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    964223582757
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and chassis corrosion

  2. Fail90,974 miles (+339)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    630125855274
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and chassis corrosion

  3. Pass90,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    300883510938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail90,635 miles (+652)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    603259316159
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass89,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    797468290099
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sbframes corroded, front and rear suspension arms corroded unable to penetrate with assessment tool

  6. Fail89,983 miles (+1,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,983 miles
    Test number
    869953285195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sbframes corroded, front and rear suspension arms corroded unable to penetrate with assessment tool

  7. Pass88,567 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    555972336496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass87,718 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    265923604212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,700 miles (+1,078)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    679520044122
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass86,622 miles (+718)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    388522783183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded
    • NoteExhaust deterioated
    • NoteN/S/F chassis corroding
    • NoteVehicle underside and components corroding

  11. Pass85,904 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,904 miles
    Test number
    937452552132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,326 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,326 miles
    Test number
    227453951154
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass79,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    570810760154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,748 miles (+1,540)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    923795650152
    • 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)

  15. Pass78,208 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,208 miles
    Test number
    201975759418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,908 miles (+9,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    230140378413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,740 miles (+9,224)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,740 miles
    Test number
    391631957190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    811747246136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T853 BPR

Does T853 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T853 BPR expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T853 BPR?
The MOT on T853 BPR expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T853 BPR done?
T853 BPR was recorded at 90,982 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has T853 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 BPR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T853 BPR 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 T853 BPR find?
T853 BPR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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