Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T870 MKGMOT history
T870 MKG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 May 2024
- Mileage
- 111,542 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 MKG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 MKG was last recorded at 111,542 miles on 12 May 2023, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 111,504 miles · 3 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 4,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 111,542 miles
- 2020 – 110,899 miles
- 2019 – 109,105 miles
- 2018 – 104,306 miles
- 2017 – 99,814 miles
- 2016 – 95,029 miles
- 2015 – 90,736 miles
- 2014 – 84,529 miles
- 2013 – 77,667 miles
- 2012 – 69,128 miles
- 2011 – 65,384 miles
- 2010 – 60,684 miles
- 2009 – 55,517 miles
- 2008 – 50,010 miles
- 2007 – 45,363 miles
- 2006 – 38,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,542 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal tread limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,542 miles (+38)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 111,542 miles
- Test number
- 643861493826
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,504 miles (+605)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,504 miles
- Test number
- 155249912596
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,899 miles (+1,794)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 110,899 miles
- Test number
- 483815827743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,105 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 109,105 miles
- Test number
- 370376121121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,092 miles (+4,786)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,092 miles
- Test number
- 978190630768
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass104,306 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 104,306 miles
- Test number
- 919990836783
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,293 miles (+4,479)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,293 miles
- Test number
- 359134011838
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,814 miles (+188)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 99,814 miles
- Test number
- 644902184031
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal tread limit
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail99,626 miles (+4,597)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,626 miles
- Test number
- 184868364211
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal tread limit
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,029 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,029 miles
- Test number
- 912937010240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,022 miles (+4,286)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,022 miles
- Test number
- 195073016569
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass90,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 90,736 miles
- Test number
- 616081185109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,734 miles (+6,205)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,734 miles
- Test number
- 729811985116
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,529 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,529 miles
- Test number
- 919458724173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,527 miles (+6,860)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,527 miles
- Test number
- 257977224195
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass77,667 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 77,667 miles
- Test number
- 176708523160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail77,667 miles (+8,539)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,667 miles
- Test number
- 246398723475
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,128 miles (+3,744)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 69,128 miles
- Test number
- 276593802460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,384 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,384 miles
- Test number
- 287858711476
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,684 miles (+5,167)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 60,684 miles
- Test number
- 781998710156
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Pass55,517 miles (+5,507)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,517 miles
- Test number
- 903730619118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,010 miles (+4,647)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 50,010 miles
- Test number
- 163853518121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,363 miles (+7,241)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 45,363 miles
- Test number
- 781776817161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 38,122 miles
- Test number
- 140692126164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T870 MKG
- Does T870 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T870 MKG expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T870 MKG?
- The MOT on T870 MKG expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T870 MKG done?
- T870 MKG was recorded at 111,542 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 4,312 miles a year.
- Has T870 MKG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 MKG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T870 MKG 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 T870 MKG find?
- T870 MKG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 4 more.
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