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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T970 KUJMOT history

T970 KUJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
118,850 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 KUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 KUJ was last recorded at 118,850 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,850 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,850 miles
  • 2021 – 113,457 miles
  • 2020 – 112,966 miles
  • 2019 – 110,672 miles
  • 2018 – 108,927 miles
  • 2017 – 107,837 miles
  • 2016 – 106,186 miles
  • 2014 – 104,997 miles
  • 2013 – 101,322 miles
  • 2012 – 96,143 miles
  • 2011 – 86,136 miles
  • 2010 – 77,619 miles
  • 2009 – 72,090 miles
  • 2008 – 64,183 miles
  • 2007 – 56,260 miles
  • 2006 – 48,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,850 miles
  • AdvisoryParts of under vehicle has slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Corrosion on suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    939902147569
    • AdvisoryParts of under vehicle has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

  2. Fail118,850 miles (+5,393)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,850 miles
    Test number
    438054841382
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

  3. Pass113,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    442146442391
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension arms

  4. Fail113,457 miles (+491)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    316871831367
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension arms

  5. Pass112,966 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,966 miles
    Test number
    597085247050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,672 miles (+1,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,672 miles
    Test number
    737955390149
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass108,927 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    986183147722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,926 miles (+1,089)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    452410076913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,837 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    376167854711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,186 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,186 miles
    Test number
    683168050959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,997 miles (+3,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    258778504347
    • NoteO/s/r inner and outer sill slightly corroded

  12. Pass101,322 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    625058243160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  13. Fail101,322 miles (+5,179)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    486037733199
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  14. Pass96,143 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,143 miles
    Test number
    109127482440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,136 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,136 miles
    Test number
    179052981073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,619 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    850238970019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,090 miles
    Test number
    564475569058
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,089 miles (+7,906)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    622145169008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    640287178076
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front side wall of tyre

  20. Fail64,183 miles (+7,923)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    753597678023
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front side wall of tyre

  21. Pass56,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    870135987057
    • NoteHandbrake nearing end of reserve travel,reccomend attention

  22. Fail56,260 miles (+7,846)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    874275987076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteHandbrake nearing end of reserve travel,reccomend attention

  23. Pass48,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    261237286049
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T970 KUJ

Does T970 KUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 KUJ expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 KUJ?
The MOT on T970 KUJ expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 KUJ done?
T970 KUJ was recorded at 118,850 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 4,303 miles a year.
Has T970 KUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 KUJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T970 KUJ 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 T970 KUJ find?
T970 KUJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: parts of under vehicle has slight corrosion; unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted.

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