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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T898 UMAMOT history

T898 UMA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2023
Mileage
52,668 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 UMA was last recorded at 52,668 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,667 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,668 miles
  • 2021 – 51,771 miles
  • 2020 – 51,015 miles
  • 2019 – 50,746 miles
  • 2018 – 50,101 miles
  • 2017 – 47,967 miles
  • 2016 – 47,640 miles
  • 2015 – 46,556 miles
  • 2014 – 45,518 miles
  • 2013 – 43,771 miles
  • 2012 – 42,603 miles
  • 2011 – 41,247 miles
  • 2010 – 39,368 miles
  • 2009 – 37,414 miles
  • 2008 – 33,329 miles
  • 2007 – 27,913 miles
  • 2006 – 22,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,668 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,668 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,668 miles
    Test number
    816616991629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,667 miles1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    267869352910
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut not tightened (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128494547215
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass51,771 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    263010562913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass51,015 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    727359869716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    779804390302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,476 miles (+375)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    764396518607
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    800499883955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,101 miles (+2,134)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    184774551790
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass47,967 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    970936877806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,640 miles
    Test number
    643335808958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,640 miles (+1,084)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,640 miles
    Test number
    772250911455
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass46,556 miles (+1,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    147179165061
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass45,518 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    819777024021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass43,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    505205633032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail43,771 miles (+1,168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    188855433005
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass42,603 miles (+1,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    615747632072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass41,247 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    417835831091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,368 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    542916420018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,414 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    802574839073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,329 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    532761058036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,303 miles (+5,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    132916848006
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass27,913 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,913 miles
    Test number
    843426047071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,448 miles
    Test number
    581811856036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 UMA

Does T898 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 UMA expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 UMA?
The MOT on T898 UMA expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 UMA done?
T898 UMA was recorded at 52,668 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has T898 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 UMA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T898 UMA 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 UMA find?
T898 UMA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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