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GBG792LNP

MAZDA MX-5

1990 · RED · PETROL · 120,643 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-30● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition26 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 26 tests · 14 passed · 12 failed

PASS31 July 2026
120,643 km
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure + suspension components covered in underseal
FAIL14 July 2026
120,639 km
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
FAIL7 July 2026
120,621 km
  • MAJORExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS24 August 2024
120,502 mi
PASS21 September 2023
120,339 mi
PASS23 November 2020
118,898 mi
  • ADVISORYall of underside corroded
PASS7 March 2018
116,751 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS10 March 2017
114,004 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASS1 April 2016
112,033 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYexhaust tailbox thin
FAIL22 March 2016
112,028 mi
  • FAILWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYn/s/front and o/s/rear tyres cracking
  • FAILNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYexhaust tailbox thin
PASS26 July 2013
111,628 mi
FAIL18 July 2013
111,627 mi
  • FAILOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILfront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • FAILSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
PASS20 July 2012
105,481 mi
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDadvice both front sockers dust covers in poor condition
FAIL18 July 2012
105,481 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDadvice both front shocker dust covers in poor condition
FAIL17 July 2012
105,481 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDadvice dust covers on both front shockers in poor condition
FAIL10 July 2012
105,475 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDadvice both rubber dust covers on front shockers broken up
PASS5 November 2010
100,757 mi
FAIL3 November 2010
100,755 mi
  • FAILNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDadvice not a full check on three wheel bearings as wheels wont spin [brakes binding]
PASS15 October 2009
96,699 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL7 October 2009
96,694 mi
  • FAILCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS22 July 2008
93,215 mi
  • ADVISORYbrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAIL22 July 2008
93,213 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS8 June 2007
88,028 mi
FAIL8 June 2007
88,028 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  • FAILNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  • FAILOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  • PRSOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • ADVISORYFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS10 June 2006
85,034 mi
  • USER ENTEREDadvice, slight warping on both front brake discs
FAIL4 May 2006
83,935 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • FAILNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,598 cc
Year
1990
First registered
1998-11
MOT expiry
2027-07-30
Recorded mileage
120,643 mi

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