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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T898 LBUMOT history

T898 LBU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 98,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
98,370 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 LBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 LBU was last recorded at 98,370 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,369 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,370 miles
  • 2009 – 90,322 miles
  • 2008 – 81,077 miles
  • 2007 – 70,717 miles
  • 2006 – 59,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,370 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Bottom radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly bindingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe damper rubbers starting to corrode/seperateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight staining on radiator, possible signs of leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,370 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,370 miles
    Test number
    757510176117
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Bottom radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe damper rubbers starting to corrode/seperate
    • AdvisorySlight staining on radiator, possible signs of leak

  2. Fail98,369 miles (+8,047)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    493217950567
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Same pipe as other failure (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Bottom radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe damper rubbers starting to corrode/seperate
    • AdvisorySlight staining on radiator, possible signs of leak

  3. Pass90,322 miles (+9,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    721195189157
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  4. Pass81,077 miles (+10,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    640506788158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,717 miles (+10,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    603168377159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,939 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    780025876133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,539 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    840461676198
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight edge wear.

Questions about T898 LBU

Does T898 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 LBU expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 LBU?
The MOT on T898 LBU expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 LBU done?
T898 LBU was recorded at 98,370 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
Has T898 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 LBU has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T898 LBU 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 T898 LBU find?
T898 LBU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; corrosion to front and rear suspension components, and 4 more.

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