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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T958 AKPMOT history

T958 AKP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
78,966 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T958 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T958 AKP was last recorded at 78,966 miles on 4 May 2023, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,413 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
1,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,966 miles
  • 2022 – 78,413 miles
  • 2021 – 77,437 miles
  • 2019 – 76,567 miles
  • 2018 – 73,420 miles
  • 2017 – 70,294 miles
  • 2016 – 68,748 miles
  • 2015 – 66,822 miles
  • 2014 – 65,181 miles
  • 2013 – 62,645 miles
  • 2012 – 60,319 miles
  • 2010 – 58,786 miles
  • 2009 – 56,861 miles
  • 2008 – 53,646 miles
  • 2007 – 53,065 miles
  • 2006 – 50,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,966 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front headlights cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,966 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,966 miles
    Test number
    428063578975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,413 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    668405350784
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail78,383 miles (+946)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,383 miles
    Test number
    854943949551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass77,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    914209897104
    • AdvisoryFront headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail77,437 miles (+870)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    782959019299
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass76,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    339122214672
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust leaking gasses back box

  7. Fail76,567 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    439699673392
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust leaking gasses back box

  8. Pass73,420 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    339125644083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail73,254 miles (+2,960)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    427349404148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall and nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

  10. Pass70,294 miles (+1,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    699426646277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass68,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    354430053795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail68,748 miles (+1,926)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    347246079268
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass66,822 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    477122815102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,181 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    749916684057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    727989773014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,645 miles (+2,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,645 miles
    Test number
    167154573450
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass60,319 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    389248982036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,786 miles (+1,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,786 miles
    Test number
    720850000200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Pass56,861 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    983706119266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    201070318286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail53,646 miles (+581)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    964400018266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass53,065 miles (+2,421)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    603502817228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre

  23. Pass50,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    434375716268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T958 AKP

Does T958 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T958 AKP expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T958 AKP?
The MOT on T958 AKP expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T958 AKP done?
T958 AKP was recorded at 78,966 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 1,691 miles a year.
Has T958 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T958 AKP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T958 AKP 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 T958 AKP find?
T958 AKP passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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