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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T998 AVCMOT history

T998 AVC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2025
Mileage
100,804 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 AVC
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 AVC was last recorded at 100,804 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,714 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,804 miles
  • 2023 – 100,714 miles
  • 2022 – 100,478 miles
  • 2021 – 100,133 miles
  • 2019 – 99,450 miles
  • 2018 – 99,032 miles
  • 2017 – 97,827 miles
  • 2016 – 96,676 miles
  • 2015 – 94,883 miles
  • 2012 – 93,698 miles
  • 2011 – 92,263 miles
  • 2010 – 90,005 miles
  • 2009 – 87,324 miles
  • 2008 – 82,907 miles
  • 2007 – 76,061 miles
  • 2006 – 67,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,804 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,804 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    921366209785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass100,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    811119784408
    • AdvisoryOffside window doesnt open

  3. Fail100,712 miles (+234)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,712 miles
    Test number
    460720272604
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside window doesnt open

  4. Pass100,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,478 miles
    Test number
    163778424147
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  5. Fail100,478 miles (+345)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,478 miles
    Test number
    667371892698
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  6. Pass100,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    240779134685
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail100,133 miles (+683)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    680027268317
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass99,450 miles (+418)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    325987543547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll supenion componants corroded
    • AdvisoryAll underside corroded / undersealed

  9. Pass99,032 miles (+1,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    986978509511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps , poor condition

  10. Pass97,827 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,827 miles
    Test number
    991568996772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail97,786 miles (+1,110)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    259833700517
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass96,676 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    825548021508
    • AdvisoryBind offside front wheel
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions high
    • AdvisoryImbalance front brakes

  13. Pass94,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    337920325189
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail94,883 miles (+1,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    116738115191
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass93,698 miles (+163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,698 miles
    Test number
    848824352275
    • NoteOffside rear of sill corroded

  16. Fail93,535 miles (+1,272)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    605271622294
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOuter rear sills corroding

  17. Pass92,263 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,263 miles
    Test number
    119206411221
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass90,005 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,005 miles
    Test number
    542017700231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,959 miles (+2,635)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    740012200262
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOs wiper split on end

  20. Pass87,324 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    110662889166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,907 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    312116038119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,897 miles (+6,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    154405438130
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Pass76,061 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    892295097047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,060 miles (+8,913)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    140233097041
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass67,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    741691916114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,147 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    383220716103
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T998 AVC

Does T998 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T998 AVC expired on 13 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T998 AVC?
The MOT on T998 AVC expired on 13 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T998 AVC done?
T998 AVC was recorded at 100,804 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 1,873 miles a year.
Has T998 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 AVC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T998 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 T998 AVC find?
T998 AVC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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