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GBCA08WRX

MAZDA MX-5

2008 · SILVER · PETROL · 76,843 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-04● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition20 MOT tests · 16 passed

MOT History — 20 tests · 16 passed · 4 failed

PASS13 August 2026
76,843 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL11 August 2026
76,843 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS19 August 2025
75,008 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL19 August 2025
75,006 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS5 September 2024
63,132 mi
PASS1 July 2024
63,111 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYGeneral Underbody Corrosion
PASS6 October 2022
62,889 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAIL5 October 2022
62,888 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASS28 September 2021
58,431 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS15 September 2020
56,114 mi
  • MINORNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASS1 October 2019
52,524 mi
PASS11 July 2018
51,390 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS13 June 2017
33,599 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front 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)
PASS11 July 2016
29,451 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS23 June 2015
26,015 mi
PASS25 June 2014
23,131 mi
PASS19 June 2013
20,442 mi
PASS13 June 2012
18,166 mi
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear tyre tread depth 3mm
FAIL24 June 2011
15,155 mi
  • PRSWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • USER ENTEREDnail in nearside front tyre
PASS24 June 2011
15,155 mi
  • USER ENTEREDnail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,999 cc
Year
2008
First registered
2008-06
CO₂ emissions
183 g/km
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-04
Recorded mileage
76,843 mi

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