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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T990 VSFMOT history

T990 VSF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
57,759 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 VSF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T990 VSF was last recorded at 57,759 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,682 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
2,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,759 miles
  • 2022 – 57,682 miles
  • 2021 – 56,944 miles
  • 2018 – 54,497 miles
  • 2016 – 52,970 miles
  • 2015 – 49,232 miles
  • 2014 – 45,428 miles
  • 2013 – 42,253 miles
  • 2012 – 40,251 miles
  • 2011 – 35,016 miles
  • 2010 – 31,732 miles
  • 2009 – 26,038 miles
  • 2008 – 20,912 miles
  • 2007 – 20,828 miles
  • 2006 – 19,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,759 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,759 miles (+77)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,759 miles
    Test number
    758657491048
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    149973501584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,682 miles (+738)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    592805769254
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass56,944 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    814179786401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,939 miles (+2,442)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    788244164978
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass54,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    383817618069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail54,497 miles (+1,527)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    509619245294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass52,970 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    783045535352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail52,968 miles (+3,736)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    403674648897
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass49,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    721488405663
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryGearbox undertray heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has heavy corrosion in places

  11. Fail49,230 miles (+3,802)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    378791162794
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryGearbox undertray heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has heavy corrosion in places

  12. Pass45,428 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,428 miles
    Test number
    629438024332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,253 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    285042523386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,251 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    199254022334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,016 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,016 miles
    Test number
    637712821335
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  16. Fail35,014 miles (+3,282)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    686892921324
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  17. Pass31,732 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    452386020426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,038 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,038 miles
    Test number
    774358229308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,912 miles
    Test number
    432770038349
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail20,912 miles (+84)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,912 miles
    Test number
    723270638374
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass20,828 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,828 miles
    Test number
    324356407370
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass19,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    240769626255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T990 VSF

Does T990 VSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T990 VSF expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T990 VSF?
The MOT on T990 VSF expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T990 VSF done?
T990 VSF was recorded at 57,759 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 2,066 miles a year.
Has T990 VSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 VSF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T990 VSF 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 T990 VSF find?
T990 VSF failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 5 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded, and 3 more.

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