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GBG159YPD

MAZDA MX-5

1990 · SILVER · PETROL · 72,436 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-25

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MOT History — 28 tests · 17 passed · 11 failed

PASS26 May 2026
72,436 mi
FAIL19 May 2026
72,429 mi
  • MAJORNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside 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))
  • ADVISORYsome corrosion in o/s outer and inner sill
  • ADVISORYsome corrosion on n/s inner and outer sill
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres perished and cracking
PASS22 March 2024
72,426 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS6 May 2022
72,414 mi
PASS24 February 2021
72,406 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS13 May 2019
72,307 mi
FAIL23 April 2019
72,305 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper wheel arch corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS18 May 2018
72,124 mi
PASS17 May 2017
71,814 mi
FAIL3 May 2017
71,813 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASS4 November 2015
70,739 mi
FAIL4 November 2015
70,739 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS14 November 2014
69,557 mi
FAIL20 October 2014
69,557 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/r iner wheel arch holed
PASS25 October 2013
66,903 mi
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/r outer sill rusty.
FAIL21 October 2013
66,903 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/r outer sill rusty.
PASS10 October 2012
64,481 mi
  • USER ENTEREDslight corrosion to nearside outer sill [rear]
  • USER ENTEREDslight corrosion to offside outer sill [rear]
FAIL25 October 2011
62,418 mi
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
PASS25 October 2011
62,418 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
PASS7 July 2010
59,689 mi
FAIL7 July 2010
59,689 mi
PASS12 May 2009
56,664 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS6 May 2008
53,179 mi
FAIL2 May 2008
53,179 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS26 April 2007
48,641 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL26 April 2007
48,641 mi
  • PRSNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS20 April 2006
44,737 mi
FAIL20 April 2006
44,737 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,597 cc
Year
1990
First registered
1997-01
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-05-25
Recorded mileage
72,436 mi

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