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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T904 RTEMOT history

T904 RTE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
115,952 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T904 RTE
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T904 RTE was last recorded at 115,952 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 7,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,656 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,296 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,952 miles
  • 2023 – 108,656 miles
  • 2022 – 104,488 miles
  • 2021 – 103,810 miles
  • 2020 – 103,625 miles
  • 2019 – 100,818 miles
  • 2018 – 100,576 miles
  • 2017 – 100,055 miles
  • 2016 – 99,346 miles
  • 2015 – 98,039 miles
  • 2014 – 97,456 miles
  • 2013 – 97,175 miles
  • 2012 – 93,180 miles
  • 2011 – 88,911 miles
  • 2010 – 84,204 miles
  • 2009 – 79,381 miles
  • 2008 – 71,327 miles
  • 2007 – 63,690 miles
  • 2006 – 56,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,952 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,952 miles (+7,296)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    201951412687
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bush perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,656 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    339414334552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail108,631 miles (+4,143)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,631 miles
    Test number
    296438765927
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass104,488 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    242314018218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,810 miles
    Test number
    966780838515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail103,810 miles (+185)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,810 miles
    Test number
    594834560604
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,625 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,625 miles
    Test number
    353609045195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,620 miles (+2,802)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    327569953441
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass100,818 miles (+242)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    756699586515
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not holed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass100,576 miles (+521)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,576 miles
    Test number
    193173099367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.
  11. Pass100,055 miles (+709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    302559313621
    • AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR CORRODEDAND BUSHES PERISHED BUT NO MOVEMENT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass99,346 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    851846540117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    775137445029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  14. Fail98,039 miles (+583)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    159747645024
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass97,456 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    596389954004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    777605563013
    • NoteN/s/f brake slight judder
  17. Fail97,175 miles (+3,995)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    346516253005
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slight judder
  18. Pass93,180 miles (+4,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,180 miles
    Test number
    525175462049
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
  19. Pass88,911 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    685770571024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,909 miles (+4,705)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,909 miles
    Test number
    426063861051
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Fail84,204 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    513410760067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass84,204 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    581200060028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,381 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    591124769048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    503130768041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,327 miles (+7,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    211050268087
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  26. Pass63,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,690 miles
    Test number
    893351567003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,690 miles (+6,760)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,690 miles
    Test number
    304820167041
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  28. Pass56,930 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    471375866007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T904 RTE

Does T904 RTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T904 RTE expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T904 RTE?
The MOT on T904 RTE expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T904 RTE done?
T904 RTE was recorded at 115,952 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has T904 RTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T904 RTE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T904 RTE 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 T904 RTE find?
T904 RTE failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & inner sill/floor, and 7 more.

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