GBGP51JYB
MAZDA MX-5
2002 · BLUE · PETROL · 65,239 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-11-08
MOT History — 26 tests · 22 passed · 4 failed
PASS9 November 2026
65,239 mi- ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAIL9 November 2026
65,239 mi- MAJORDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS19 January 2026
65,035 mi- ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORYFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL19 January 2026
65,035 mi- ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORYFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJORNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS20 February 2025
64,106 mi- ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORYBoth front and rear lower suspension arms surface corrosion
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear n/s outer sill corroded will need attention in the future (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS22 February 2024
63,117 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 PATCHES WILL NEED ATTENTION ASAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASS17 February 2023
61,604 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS21 February 2022
60,320 mi- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL21 February 2022
60,308 mi- MAJORHeadlamp aim not tested unable top switch full beam to dipped (4.1.2 (b))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS18 February 2021
58,642 mi- ADVISORYCorrosion to nearside /nearside rear outer sill
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS11 February 2020
57,749 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Corrosion to seal
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL11 February 2020
57,749 mi- MAJORFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Corrosion to seal
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS5 February 2019
55,390 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear corrosion to outer sill
- ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS13 February 2018
53,384 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- ADVISORYNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
PASS28 February 2017
51,498 mi- ADVISORYRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face(s) (3.5.1i)
PASS25 February 2016
49,278 mi- ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORYcorrosion starting near side rear door sill
PASS16 February 2015
46,586 mi- ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTEREDcorrosion starting near side rear door sill
PASS21 February 2014
43,509 miPASS21 February 2013
40,979 miPASS21 February 2012
38,399 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)
PASS18 February 2011
35,583 mi- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTEREDwindscreen wipers slightly worn
- USER ENTEREDrear registration plate starting to delaminate
- USER ENTEREDboth rear tyres slightly under-inflated
PASS17 February 2010
32,747 miPASS25 February 2009
30,421 miPASS11 February 2008
27,657 miPASS22 February 2007
24,881 miPASS14 February 2006
21,483 mi- ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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