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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T878 BPRMOT history

T878 BPR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
112,511 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 BPR
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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 BPR was last recorded at 112,511 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 3,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,571 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,940 miles
Average per year
3,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,511 miles
  • 2020 – 108,210 miles
  • 2018 – 107,551 miles
  • 2017 – 106,319 miles
  • 2016 – 104,639 miles
  • 2014 – 101,539 miles
  • 2013 – 96,669 miles
  • 2012 – 93,261 miles
  • 2010 – 91,138 miles
  • 2009 – 80,329 miles
  • 2008 – 65,048 miles
  • 2007 – 58,095 miles
  • 2006 – 51,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,511 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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,511 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,511 miles
    Test number
    543570925114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,571 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    835258520727
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

  3. Fail108,569 miles (+359)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,569 miles
    Test number
    131668750388
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

  4. Pass108,210 miles (+659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    226362540901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  5. Pass107,551 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,551 miles
    Test number
    150589764513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail107,547 miles (+1,228)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    163405134487
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass106,319 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    563081833812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,639 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    549934632083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,908 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,908 miles
    Test number
    716173025088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,539 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    415641354496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,792 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    176283004436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,669 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    169732103444
    • 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)

  13. Pass93,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    216235002074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,257 miles (+2,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    735825102038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass91,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,138 miles
    Test number
    842624920331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,138 miles (+945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,138 miles
    Test number
    764092220314
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass90,193 miles (+9,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    242288740416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass80,329 miles (+15,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    841743989193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,048 miles (+6,953)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    271765878498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake service

  20. Pass58,095 miles (+6,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    901343477145
    • NoteBrake service

  21. Pass51,941 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    492092876151
    • NoteAdvise:corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Questions about T878 BPR

Does T878 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 BPR expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 BPR?
The MOT on T878 BPR expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 BPR done?
T878 BPR was recorded at 112,511 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 3,670 miles a year.
Has T878 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 BPR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T878 BPR 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 T878 BPR find?
T878 BPR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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