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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T979 ASDMOT history

T979 ASD is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 44,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
44,337 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2023
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 ASD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 ASD was last recorded at 44,337 miles on 17 Jun 2023, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,256 miles · 8 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 44,337 miles
  • 2022 – 43,256 miles
  • 2021 – 42,156 miles
  • 2019 – 41,553 miles
  • 2018 – 41,223 miles
  • 2017 – 39,377 miles
  • 2016 – 38,216 miles
  • 2015 – 32,635 miles
  • 2011 – 32,630 miles
  • 2008 – 31,997 miles
  • 2007 – 29,964 miles
  • 2006 – 28,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,337 miles
  • AdvisoryFront sub-frame & suspension arms are corroded-nearside & offside
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear sub-frame is corroded & suspension arms nearside & offside

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,337 miles (+1,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    358162580965
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame & suspension arms are corroded-nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame is corroded & suspension arms nearside & offside
  2. Pass43,256 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    930008343068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,156 miles (+603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    109972128117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass41,553 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    368591873826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,223 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,223 miles
    Test number
    815606924449
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  6. Pass39,377 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    453379436761
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  7. Pass38,216 miles (+5,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,216 miles
    Test number
    567511436161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  8. Pass32,635 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    876244195125
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Pass32,630 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    359981861134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,997 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    644106158166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,964 miles
    Test number
    362436517119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,964 miles (+1,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,964 miles
    Test number
    840995217104
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass28,333 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    622610166048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear top hub bush worn slightly

Questions about T979 ASD

Does T979 ASD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 ASD expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 ASD?
The MOT on T979 ASD expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 ASD done?
T979 ASD was recorded at 44,337 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2023, an average of 925 miles a year.
Has T979 ASD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 ASD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2007.
Has the mileage on T979 ASD 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 T979 ASD find?
T979 ASD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame & suspension arms are corroded-nearside & offside; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sills; rear sub-frame is corroded & suspension arms nearside & offside.

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