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GBFV05XKM

MAZDA MX-5

2005 · GREY · PETROL · 83,701 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-13
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Poor condition24 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 24 tests · 19 passed · 5 failed

PASS14 September 2026
83,701 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner INNER SILL REPAIR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
FAIL8 September 2026
83,654 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASS28 August 2025
79,710 mi
PASS10 September 2024
71,305 mi
FAIL9 September 2024
71,305 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS27 October 2023
66,303 mi
  • ADVISORYunder vehicle undersealed
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL23 October 2023
66,178 mi
  • ADVISORYunder vehicle undersealed
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ** strong advise investigation ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn and pitted , n/s/r has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS7 November 2022
60,394 mi
  • ADVISORYUNDERSEALED FRONT AND SEAR
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / Q PANAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASS15 November 2021
54,981 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle Undersealed front and rear
FAIL6 November 2021
54,815 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS2 November 2020
50,101 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (both) (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYCorrosion to underside of floorpan, subframes, suspension arms, brake pipes and ferrules
  • ADVISORYExcessive corrosion (rusted through) to nearside inner wheel arch, offside inner sill, neither within prescribed areas
PASS30 April 2019
48,064 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS17 May 2018
46,712 mi
PASS17 May 2017
44,172 mi
PASS22 April 2016
40,606 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS1 May 2015
35,833 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear 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)
PASS8 May 2014
31,383 mi
PASS16 May 2013
28,482 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS8 May 2012
26,439 mi
PASS13 May 2011
24,167 mi
FAIL13 May 2011
24,167 mi
  • PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASS18 May 2010
PASS12 May 2009
16,469 mi
PASS21 May 2008
11,533 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,839 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-06
CO₂ emissions
210 g/km
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-13
Recorded mileage
83,701 mi

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