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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T985 SAAMOT history

T985 SAA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
90,262 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 SAA
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 SAA was last recorded at 90,262 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,563 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
699 miles
Average per year
3,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,262 miles
  • 2021 – 89,563 miles
  • 2020 – 89,464 miles
  • 2019 – 89,380 miles
  • 2018 – 88,924 miles
  • 2017 – 78,896 miles
  • 2016 – 75,447 miles
  • 2015 – 73,113 miles
  • 2014 – 70,044 miles
  • 2013 – 65,946 miles
  • 2012 – 59,926 miles
  • 2011 – 58,178 miles
  • 2010 – 53,286 miles
  • 2009 – 48,738 miles
  • 2008 – 43,515 miles
  • 2007 – 38,900 miles
  • 2006 – 33,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,262 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,262 miles (+699)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,262 miles
    Test number
    564655408999
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,563 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    792834577538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,563 miles (+99)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    148570114551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass89,464 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,464 miles
    Test number
    618173025180
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,461 miles (+81)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    368060916991
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassisx2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,380 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    354880629810
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Fail89,308 miles (+384)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    207957705826
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass88,924 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    735367349830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity inside of lense (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  9. Fail88,923 miles (+10,027)4 dangerous11 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,923 miles
    Test number
    948165540842
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  10. Pass78,896 miles (+3,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    202947695970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass75,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    124903398090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,447 miles (+2,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    826602466008
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass73,113 miles (+3,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,113 miles
    Test number
    230048721359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted ns
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion outer sills

  14. Pass70,044 miles (+4,098)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    886391954214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass65,946 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    338425233443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail65,946 miles (+6,020)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    847933033219
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail59,926 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    585719402270
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,926 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    645709902251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,178 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    249949521289
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,178 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    358689421240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass53,286 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,286 miles
    Test number
    683648910201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    411277039251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,738 miles (+5,223)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    783042139267
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,515 miles (+4,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,515 miles
    Test number
    420311018204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass38,900 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    290500837257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,877 miles
    Test number
    411667136250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 SAA

Does T985 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 SAA expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 SAA?
The MOT on T985 SAA expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 SAA done?
T985 SAA was recorded at 90,262 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 3,394 miles a year.
Has T985 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 SAA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T985 SAA 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 T985 SAA find?
T985 SAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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