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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T868 BPRMOT history

T868 BPR is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
104,655 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T868 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T868 BPR was last recorded at 104,655 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 3,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2012: 51,233 miles, lower than 69,101 miles on 12 Sept 2011.

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
101,271 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,384 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,655 miles
  • 2022 – 101,271 miles
  • 2021 – 96,745 miles
  • 2020 – 90,335 miles
  • 2019 – 80,871 miles
  • 2018 – 72,979 miles
  • 2017 – 65,863 miles
  • 2016 – 63,405 miles
  • 2015 – 60,515 miles
  • 2014 – 54,608 miles
  • 2013 – 52,545 miles
  • 2012 – 51,233 miles
  • 2011 – 69,101 miles
  • 2010 – 45,920 miles
  • 2009 – 41,622 miles
  • 2008 – 39,353 miles
  • 2007 – 36,496 miles
  • 2006 – 35,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and inner sills
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high but not excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside rear outer wheel arch corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills/wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,655 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,655 miles
    Test number
    922002583999
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and inner sills
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded

  2. Fail104,655 miles (+3,384)4 repaired3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,655 miles
    Test number
    161643301025
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Number plate holder (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and inner sills
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroded

  3. Pass101,271 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    401178587869
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corrosion

  4. Fail101,269 miles (+4,524)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    879663682182
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
    • AdvisorySuspension component corrosion

  5. Pass96,745 miles (+6,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    127974033237
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,335 miles (+9,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    544131828138
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar, both sides on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components slightly corroded - none considered heavy or excessive

  7. Pass80,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    814895108592
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail80,871 miles (+7,892)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    185403897496
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass72,979 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    750075417015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,970 miles (+7,107)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    543044216430
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,863 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    944401589589
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on inner face of front brake discs
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail65,829 miles (+2,424)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    545437756686
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back/ box (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear disks scored pitted front brake pads low
    • AdvisoryFront to rear n/s o/s chassis corroded

  13. Pass63,405 miles (+2,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    670603620770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer pipe corroded

  14. Pass60,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,515 miles
    Test number
    827808790993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail60,515 miles (+5,907)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,515 miles
    Test number
    114501125439
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass54,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    895195194296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,608 miles (+2,063)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    998973394272
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass52,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    537434493275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,545 miles (+1,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    355571893253
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass51,233 miles (-17,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    455109972217
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass69,101 miles (+20,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    617735151273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,096 miles (+3,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,096 miles
    Test number
    386962351438
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass45,920 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    333747900460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,622 miles
    Test number
    291789219291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,622 miles (+2,269)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,622 miles
    Test number
    323429019238
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass39,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    610598118236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,353 miles (+2,857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    784203218274
    • 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)

  28. Pass36,496 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,496 miles
    Test number
    571096107295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,478 miles (+1,231)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    514155507250
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass35,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,247 miles
    Test number
    553135306247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail35,247 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,247 miles
    Test number
    242385906256
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T868 BPR

Does T868 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T868 BPR expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T868 BPR?
The MOT on T868 BPR expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T868 BPR done?
T868 BPR was recorded at 104,655 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has T868 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T868 BPR has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T868 BPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T868 BPR find?
T868 BPR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower, and 9 more.

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