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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T977 UAKMOT history

T977 UAK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
85,650 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T977 UAK
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T977 UAK was last recorded at 85,650 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2007: 33,953 miles, lower than 37,725 miles on 21 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,648 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,650 miles
  • 2022 – 81,986 miles
  • 2021 – 78,102 miles
  • 2020 – 73,377 miles
  • 2019 – 71,435 miles
  • 2018 – 71,062 miles
  • 2017 – 70,432 miles
  • 2016 – 68,637 miles
  • 2015 – 64,560 miles
  • 2013 – 62,667 miles
  • 2012 – 58,397 miles
  • 2011 – 52,092 miles
  • 2010 – 46,217 miles
  • 2009 – 41,372 miles
  • 2008 – 40,596 miles
  • 2007 – 33,953 miles
  • 2006 – 37,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,650 miles
  • AdvisoryCAR GOT RUST AND UNDER SEAL UNDERNEATH CARRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,650 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    922331579179
    • AdvisoryCAR GOT RUST AND UNDER SEAL UNDERNEATH CAR
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,648 miles (+3,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    915676416771
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO2 IS TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCAR GOT RUST AND UNDER SEAL UNDERNEATH CAR
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,986 miles (+3,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    733989413704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipe above hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive near sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal whole car is covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,102 miles (+4,725)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    757092436573
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,377 miles (+1,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    704712771811
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded, subframes, suspension arms , but not weakened

  6. Pass71,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    752056242410
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail71,435 miles (+373)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    269231779396
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,062 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,062 miles
    Test number
    193597618100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,432 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    129859287629
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail70,399 miles (+1,762)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,399 miles
    Test number
    600389198002
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass68,637 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,637 miles
    Test number
    292959058133
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail68,634 miles (+4,074)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    655637707068
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass64,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    309361035127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,560 miles (+1,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    336359325197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass62,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    205091633357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail62,667 miles (+10)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    827269923345
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail62,657 miles (+4,260)5 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    697196123332
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass58,397 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,397 miles
    Test number
    746224222359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,373 miles (+6,281)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,373 miles
    Test number
    685082312391
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    266813011347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,092 miles (+5,875)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    788821711311
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

  22. Pass46,217 miles (+3,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    523446850373
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass42,591 miles (+1,219)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    981498460146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres have slight cracks in outer walls

  24. Pass41,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    534360699131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,364 miles (+768)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    394170899109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteRear brakes just starting to bind slighlty

  26. Pass40,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,596 miles
    Test number
    481453798100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail40,579 miles (+6,626)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    833033598136
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass33,953 miles (-3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    594110887100
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass37,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    211332876142
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T977 UAK

Does T977 UAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T977 UAK expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T977 UAK?
The MOT on T977 UAK expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T977 UAK done?
T977 UAK was recorded at 85,650 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has T977 UAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T977 UAK has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T977 UAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T977 UAK find?
T977 UAK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: car got rust and under seal underneath car; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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