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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T859 MBOMOT history

T859 MBO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
113,286 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 MBO
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T859 MBO was last recorded at 113,286 miles on 13 Apr 2024, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2014: 63,988 miles, lower than 67,129 miles on 4 Oct 2012.
  • 28 May 2014: 63,970 miles, lower than 63,988 miles on 25 Apr 2014.

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
112,893 miles · 29 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
3,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,286 miles
  • 2022 – 112,893 miles
  • 2021 – 112,283 miles
  • 2020 – 111,225 miles
  • 2019 – 104,137 miles
  • 2018 – 98,627 miles
  • 2017 – 89,936 miles
  • 2016 – 78,860 miles
  • 2014 – 63,970 miles
  • 2012 – 67,129 miles
  • 2011 – 61,186 miles
  • 2010 – 59,713 miles
  • 2009 – 57,599 miles
  • 2008 – 54,623 miles
  • 2007 – 48,230 miles
  • 2006 – 41,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,286 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,286 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    397076587468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle

  2. Pass112,893 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,893 miles
    Test number
    393459382787
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout vehicle

  3. Pass112,283 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,283 miles
    Test number
    995948938756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,225 miles (+7,088)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,225 miles
    Test number
    626373964396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass104,137 miles (+5,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    448815318642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,627 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    180533042307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFloor damage

  7. Fail98,627 miles (+8,691)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    960169783144
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFloor damage

  8. Pass89,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    548426675104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail89,936 miles (+11,076)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,936 miles
    Test number
    799021210278
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,860 miles (+14,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    859423414446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,970 miles (-18)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    118078744196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail63,988 miles (-3,141)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,988 miles
    Test number
    558965814175
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass67,129 miles (+4,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    778968272266
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail62,715 miles (+1,529)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    325851472429
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Pass61,186 miles (+1,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    269837281235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass59,713 miles (+2,114)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    671966580246
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch slave cyclinder leaking.
    • NoteDamage to offside alloy wheel.
    • NoteRear brake pads low.

  17. Pass57,599 miles (+2,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    410416739212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,623 miles (+6,393)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    743366348275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers in poor condition.
    • NoteLong travel at handbrake lever.

  19. Pass48,230 miles (+6,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    581211247250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

  20. Pass41,888 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    773859606137
    • NoteGeneral under body corosion
    • NoteRear brake pads wear thin

Questions about T859 MBO

Does T859 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T859 MBO expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T859 MBO?
The MOT on T859 MBO expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T859 MBO done?
T859 MBO was recorded at 113,286 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2024, an average of 3,970 miles a year.
Has T859 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 MBO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T859 MBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T859 MBO find?
T859 MBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; corrosion throughout vehicle.

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