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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T85 EBWMOT history

T85 EBW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
132,588 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 EBW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 EBW was last recorded at 132,588 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 9,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,175 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9,413 miles
Average per year
5,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,588 miles
  • 2022 – 123,175 miles
  • 2021 – 116,501 miles
  • 2020 – 112,192 miles
  • 2019 – 98,678 miles
  • 2018 – 91,412 miles
  • 2017 – 88,301 miles
  • 2016 – 83,581 miles
  • 2015 – 80,063 miles
  • 2014 – 75,536 miles
  • 2013 – 71,302 miles
  • 2012 – 65,164 miles
  • 2010 – 62,511 miles
  • 2009 – 57,800 miles
  • 2008 – 47,823 miles
  • 2007 – 44,569 miles
  • 2006 – 40,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,588 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear earth strap broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,588 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,588 miles
    Test number
    683046294530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,175 miles (+6,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,175 miles
    Test number
    500592880870
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow emission
  3. Pass116,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    903914754202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear electrical earth terminal broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image clarity poor.
  4. Fail116,501 miles (+4,309)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    238024457500
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear electrical earth terminal broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image clarity poor.
  5. Pass112,192 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    273148108596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear earth strap broken
  6. Fail112,175 miles (+13,497)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    781159412442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear earth strap broken
  7. Pass98,678 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    308007346889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail98,666 miles (+7,254)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    390929267520
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,412 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    388690593014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,301 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,301 miles
    Test number
    747194509758
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread depth very low & has nail
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension ball joints gaiters perishing
  11. Fail88,301 miles (+4,720)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,301 miles
    Test number
    299619877840
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread depth very low & has nail
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension ball joints gaiters perishing
  12. Pass83,581 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,581 miles
    Test number
    825110467761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,063 miles (+4,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    149202965479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass75,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    107253264484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail75,536 miles (+4,234)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    305752264082
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass71,302 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    475796253053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,164 miles (+2,653)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    918674452048
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCheck timing belt history
    • NoteFront and rear brake disks are slightly croded
  18. Pass62,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,511 miles
    Test number
    630907630235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,511 miles (+4,711)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,511 miles
    Test number
    952677130226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass57,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    512852029299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    762032729279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524204669028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,823 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    942444268056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,569 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    151230857402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    344713256049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 EBW

Does T85 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T85 EBW expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T85 EBW?
The MOT on T85 EBW expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T85 EBW done?
T85 EBW was recorded at 132,588 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 5,194 miles a year.
Has T85 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 EBW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T85 EBW 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 T85 EBW find?
T85 EBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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