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GBJ908XCF

MAZDA MX-5

1991 · BLACK · PETROL · 177,762 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-05● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 15 tests · 11 passed · 4 failed

PASS6 December 2025
177,762 mi
  • MINORFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS9 July 2019
176,641 mi
  • MINOROffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MINORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYSub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
PASS5 June 2018
173,941 mi
  • MINORHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MINOROffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake flexi , not a lot of movement
  • ADVISORYcentral stop light converted to a fog light
FAIL22 May 2018
173,899 mi
PASS12 January 2016
170,463 mi
FAIL12 January 2016
170,460 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat Missing
  • ADVISORYUnder Body Corrosion
  • ADVISORYOil Leak
PASS8 October 2014
99,870 mi
PASS8 October 2013
157,323 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL26 September 2013
157,068 mi
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYFront Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/f side light dym
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASS21 September 2012
144,555 mi
PASS31 August 2011
87,964 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  • USER ENTEREDSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
PASS31 August 2010
137,609 mi
PASS1 September 2009
83,664 mi
FAIL28 August 2009
94,601 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  • FAILExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  • USER ENTEREDSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
PASS2 September 2008
81,838 mi
  • USER ENTEREDall 4 shock rubber boots split and hanging down
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake travel

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,600 cc
Year
1991
First registered
1991-09
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-05
Recorded mileage
177,762 mi

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