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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

TXY 978MOT history

TXY 978 is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 71,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
71,096 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TXY 978
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TXY 978 was last recorded at 71,096 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,176 miles · 9 Dec 2013
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,096 miles
  • 2013 – 70,176 miles
  • 2010 – 66,557 miles
  • 2009 – 65,678 miles
  • 2008 – 62,856 miles
  • 2007 – 60,318 miles
  • 2006 – 54,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    975340301862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,096 miles (+920)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    771672026303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,176 miles (+2,174)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,176 miles
    Test number
    879573543306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracked and perished

  4. Pass68,002 miles (+1,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,002 miles
    Test number
    576808813011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass66,557 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    631664930053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,678 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    943327829029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,856 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    573032628006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,318 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,318 miles
    Test number
    854905827031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    720559116000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TXY 978

What vehicle is registration TXY 978 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TXY 978 on a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TXY 978 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TXY 978 expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TXY 978?
The MOT on TXY 978 expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TXY 978 done?
TXY 978 was recorded at 71,096 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 937 miles a year.
Has TXY 978 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TXY 978 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on TXY 978 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 TXY 978 find?
TXY 978 passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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