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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T995 AVCMOT history

T995 AVC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
60,881 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T995 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T995 AVC was last recorded at 60,881 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 3,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,864 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,017 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,881 miles
  • 2022 – 57,864 miles
  • 2021 – 56,103 miles
  • 2018 – 53,994 miles
  • 2017 – 53,263 miles
  • 2016 – 50,543 miles
  • 2015 – 46,617 miles
  • 2014 – 44,673 miles
  • 2013 – 36,034 miles
  • 2012 – 32,625 miles
  • 2011 – 32,517 miles
  • 2010 – 31,708 miles
  • 2009 – 31,200 miles
  • 2008 – 30,674 miles
  • 2007 – 30,322 miles
  • 2006 – 29,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,881 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve behind cat.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rail rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing / sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail60,881 miles (+3,017)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    167323321923
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,864 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,864 miles
    Test number
    418684441826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass56,103 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    410804909243
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve behind cat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail56,097 miles (+2,103)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,097 miles
    Test number
    965583602475
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve behind cat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,994 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    791674660833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rail rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing / sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing / sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail53,994 miles (+731)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    480574078636
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rail rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing / sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing / sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,263 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    287632100601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,543 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    845716552683
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail50,456 miles (+3,839)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    251421809062
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass46,617 miles (+1,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    478629245131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass44,673 miles (+8,639)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    215909134428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre deteriorating
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass36,034 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    588991753115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,024 miles (+3,399)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,024 miles
    Test number
    757239243112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass32,625 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,625 miles
    Test number
    165173552197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail32,623 miles (+106)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,623 miles
    Test number
    296770152454
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRattle from exhaust

  16. Pass32,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    135991691497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,517 miles (+809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    448330891060
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass31,708 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,708 miles
    Test number
    113459960048
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass31,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    592224869098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,200 miles (+526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    233273169053
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass30,674 miles (+352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    984920978002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,322 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,322 miles
    Test number
    113061747466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    852745526048
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Questions about T995 AVC

Does T995 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T995 AVC expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T995 AVC?
The MOT on T995 AVC expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T995 AVC done?
T995 AVC was recorded at 60,881 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has T995 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T995 AVC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T995 AVC 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 T995 AVC find?
T995 AVC failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn off., and 3 more.

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