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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T857 BPRMOT history

T857 BPR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
102,456 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T857 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T857 BPR was last recorded at 102,456 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,446 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 102,456 miles
  • 2020 – 95,806 miles
  • 2018 – 93,525 miles
  • 2017 – 90,619 miles
  • 2016 – 82,589 miles
  • 2015 – 79,883 miles
  • 2014 – 78,365 miles
  • 2013 – 77,959 miles
  • 2012 – 76,301 miles
  • 2011 – 74,941 miles
  • 2010 – 73,844 miles
  • 2009 – 72,137 miles
  • 2008 – 63,302 miles
  • 2007 – 53,219 miles
  • 2006 – 40,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,456 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,456 miles
    Test number
    854894632737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail102,446 miles (+2,018)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    707268195575
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass100,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    166770973413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,428 miles (+4,622)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    421808352315
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    687889192659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail95,806 miles (+2,281)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    573867693831
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,525 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    113780227816
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front & rear suspension

  8. Fail93,523 miles (+2,904)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    859678762567
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit , worn on inner shoulder & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front & rear suspension

  9. Pass90,619 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    594993083411
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail90,610 miles (+8,021)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    263056610076
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass82,589 miles (+2,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    254614900753
    • AdvisorySlight binding on the front brakes

  12. Pass79,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    289590715242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,883 miles (+1,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    149403205299
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Pass78,365 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    485063234173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,959 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    569427433113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,301 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    777767732140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    939857431133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,941 miles (+1,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    627030731142
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass73,844 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    643134240168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,137 miles
    Test number
    420438649125
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail72,137 miles (+37)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,137 miles
    Test number
    802488649124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail72,100 miles (+8,798)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    811520849134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low tread on edges

  23. Pass63,302 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    151988848169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,219 miles (+12,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    782169327155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    642059326113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T857 BPR

Does T857 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T857 BPR expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T857 BPR?
The MOT on T857 BPR expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T857 BPR done?
T857 BPR was recorded at 102,456 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has T857 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T857 BPR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T857 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 T857 BPR find?
T857 BPR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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