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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T873 NHNMOT history

T873 NHN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
95,249 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 NHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 NHN was last recorded at 95,249 miles on 16 May 2024, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,152 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,249 miles
  • 2023 – 88,001 miles
  • 2021 – 85,805 miles
  • 2020 – 79,473 miles
  • 2019 – 69,967 miles
  • 2018 – 65,817 miles
  • 2017 – 63,522 miles
  • 2016 – 61,317 miles
  • 2015 – 58,465 miles
  • 2014 – 54,519 miles
  • 2013 – 50,926 miles
  • 2012 – 49,147 miles
  • 2011 – 48,390 miles
  • 2010 – 46,667 miles
  • 2009 – 44,346 miles
  • 2008 – 41,801 miles
  • 2007 – 34,749 miles
  • 2006 – 30,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,249 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear offside sills corroded but out side Prescribed areas for suspension and seat belt mountings.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion present at surface level on all front and rear suspension units and starting to appear on sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,249 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    438180272531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear offside sills corroded but out side Prescribed areas for suspension and seat belt mountings.

  2. Fail95,152 miles (+7,151)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    504844889033
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sill panel corroded within 30cm of fixed mounting
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,001 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    643461253479
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,993 miles (+2,188)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    977635268658
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,805 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    580952742242
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear inner wheel arches

  6. Pass79,473 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    409321033425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,467 miles (+9,500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    810078226558
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,967 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    408355657474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    182187096163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,817 miles (+2,295)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    516244318107
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass63,522 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    926641109990
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present at surface level on all front and rear suspension units and starting to appear on sills

  12. Fail63,479 miles (+2,162)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    261923555729
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present at surface level on all front and rear suspension units and starting to appear on sills

  13. Pass61,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    750769012410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,317 miles (+2,852)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    115539461711
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass58,465 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    226561685496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail58,463 miles (+3,944)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,463 miles
    Test number
    285940385150
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,519 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    335956184156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail54,511 miles (+3,585)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    257311184488
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass50,926 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    735334653146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,147 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    625243152161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,390 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    405002951156
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass46,667 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    701106040131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,346 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,346 miles
    Test number
    250811569124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,801 miles (+7,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    611918498061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,749 miles (+4,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    783690117125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    920131616117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T873 NHN

Does T873 NHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T873 NHN expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T873 NHN?
The MOT on T873 NHN expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T873 NHN done?
T873 NHN was recorded at 95,249 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has T873 NHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 NHN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T873 NHN 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 T873 NHN find?
T873 NHN passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear rear offside sills corroded but out side prescribed areas for suspension and seat belt mountings..

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