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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T87 AUFMOT history

T87 AUF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2025
Mileage
71,280 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 AUF
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 AUF was last recorded at 71,280 miles on 1 May 2024, 2,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,133 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,147 miles
Average per year
1,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,280 miles
  • 2023 – 69,133 miles
  • 2022 – 65,928 miles
  • 2021 – 63,416 miles
  • 2020 – 61,254 miles
  • 2019 – 59,073 miles
  • 2018 – 54,093 miles
  • 2017 – 50,371 miles
  • 2016 – 45,552 miles
  • 2015 – 44,174 miles
  • 2012 – 44,075 miles
  • 2010 – 42,204 miles
  • 2009 – 40,154 miles
  • 2007 – 36,527 miles
  • 2006 – 35,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,280 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust joint corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,280 miles (+2,147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    536013203227
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass69,133 miles (+3,205)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,133 miles
    Test number
    244754220361
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded
  3. Pass65,928 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    638977635301
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded
  4. Fail65,923 miles (+2,507)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    744075299034
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded
  5. Pass63,416 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,416 miles
    Test number
    483796472808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail63,415 miles (+2,161)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    885515268730
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,254 miles (+2,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    508243554835
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass59,073 miles (+4,980)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    504812795568
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner front of wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass54,093 miles (+3,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    820177544167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill has light corrosion by wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill has light corrosion by wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass50,371 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    717595764289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,552 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    963069035083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,174 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    838714305157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,075 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    688049432198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,204 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,204 miles
    Test number
    213934340203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,154 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    801289369183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,527 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    253324467255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    512320336171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 AUF

Does T87 AUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 AUF expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 AUF?
The MOT on T87 AUF expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 AUF done?
T87 AUF was recorded at 71,280 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 1,981 miles a year.
Has T87 AUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 AUF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T87 AUF 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 T87 AUF find?
T87 AUF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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