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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T987 TCFMOT history

T987 TCF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2021 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2021
Mileage
90,373 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T987 TCF was last recorded at 90,373 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,758 miles · 23 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,373 miles
  • 2019 – 89,758 miles
  • 2018 – 89,107 miles
  • 2016 – 87,188 miles
  • 2014 – 84,675 miles
  • 2013 – 81,189 miles
  • 2012 – 73,443 miles
  • 2011 – 64,103 miles
  • 2010 – 58,937 miles
  • 2009 – 54,790 miles
  • 2008 – 50,796 miles
  • 2007 – 46,899 miles
  • 2006 – 42,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,373 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,373 miles (+615)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    262449305472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass89,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    241365366974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,758 miles (+651)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    902571238955
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,107 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    655378019299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,188 miles (+2,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    123941826758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass84,675 miles (+3,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,675 miles
    Test number
    199386734365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass81,189 miles (+7,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    967397333394
    • 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)

  8. Pass73,443 miles (+9,340)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,443 miles
    Test number
    798628532284
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass64,103 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    359977431295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,003 miles (+5,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    799391831291
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  11. Pass58,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    312780150263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,937 miles (+4,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    872700250256
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass54,790 miles (+3,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,790 miles
    Test number
    364492959230
    • NoteO/s/r wing corroding

  14. Pass50,796 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    781109248237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,899 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    940323857207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    291251656212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 TCF

Does T987 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 TCF expired on 22 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 TCF?
The MOT on T987 TCF expired on 22 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 TCF done?
T987 TCF was recorded at 90,373 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has T987 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 TCF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T987 TCF 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 T987 TCF find?
T987 TCF failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 5 more.

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