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MAZDA MX-5

1991 · BLACK · PETROL · 168,394 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-06● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 19 tests · 14 passed · 5 failed

PASS7 April 2026
168,394 mi
FAIL27 March 2026
168,375 mi
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MAJORRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS7 June 2019
148,834 mi
PASS14 May 2018
136,984 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASS8 June 2017
133,672 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASS9 May 2016
133,536 mi
  • ADVISORYtemporary fuel cap fitted
PASS19 May 2015
132,745 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDTemporary fuel cap fitted
PASS6 May 2014
132,343 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDTemporary fuel cap fitted
PASS8 May 2013
130,266 mi
  • USER ENTEREDTemporary fuel cap fitted
PASS30 January 2012
128,943 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASS9 September 2010
126,815 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • USER ENTEREDTemporary fuel cap fitted
FAIL3 September 2010
126,815 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • USER ENTEREDTemporary fuel cap fitted
PASS4 September 2009
125,688 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAIL27 August 2009
125,661 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASS15 August 2008
123,378 mi
FAIL6 August 2008
123,167 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL25 July 2008
122,982 mi
  • FAILRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
  • FAILOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  • FAILFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
  • FAILRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  • ADVISORYInner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDsuspect suspension misalignment (all tyres worn unevenly)
  • USER ENTEREDhigh-level brake lamp dim
PASS19 April 2007
111,214 mi
PASS26 April 2006
64,751 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,600 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-04
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2027-04-06
Recorded mileage
168,394 mi

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