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GBJ970NLR

MAZDA MX-5

1991 · GREEN · PETROL · 245,018 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-07

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MOT History — 27 tests · 21 passed · 6 failed

PASS28 September 2026
245,018 mi
PASS7 October 2025
241,499 mi
  • ADVISORYRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators in operation (4.2.3 (c))
  • MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded marked in yellow on nearside underside. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow just before brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked in yellow inner sill near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS30 September 2024
236,727 mi
  • ADVISORYHandbrake getting sort of reserve travel
PASS15 September 2023
232,873 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os when indicators on (4.2.3 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside windscreen cracked
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower sill corrosion starting
PASS27 September 2022
222,139 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre starting to crack
  • ADVISORYoil leak at engine
  • ADVISORYRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os sidelights affected when hazards on (4.2.3 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront ns and os track rod ends gaitors cracked
FAIL27 September 2022
222,129 mi
PASS8 October 2021
210,765 mi
FAIL4 October 2021
210,738 mi
PASS25 September 2020
200,965 mi
PASS28 September 2019
199,518 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS29 September 2018
198,145 mi
  • ADVISORYFront exhaust clamp corroded
  • ADVISORYOffside windscreen has 2 chips
  • ADVISORYengine oil leak
PASS21 September 2017
195,770 mi
  • ADVISORYbattery is insecure
  • ADVISORYNearside Front lower chassis box frame corroded
  • ADVISORYCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
PASS26 September 2016
194,343 mi
FAIL10 September 2016
194,301 mi
PASS11 September 2015
191,523 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to the legal limit nsr and osr tyres (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYengine oil leak
  • ADVISORYOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASS22 September 2014
181,900 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL13 September 2014
181,900 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS13 September 2013
159,869 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL31 August 2013
159,846 mi
PASS1 September 2012
135,826 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal wearing thin
  • USER ENTEREDall 4 shock dust covers split
PASS19 August 2011
131,025 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDNearside front tyre treads cracked
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre treads cracked
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDLip on front discs
  • USER ENTEREDRear discs corroded
FAIL19 August 2011
131,025 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  • FAILFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDNearside front tyre treads cracked
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre treads cracked
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDLip on front discs
  • USER ENTEREDRear discs corroded
PASS25 August 2010
120,143 mi
PASS2 April 2009
104,229 mi
PASS11 April 2008
103,306 mi
PASS5 April 2007
101,087 mi
PASS6 April 2006
62,745 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,597 cc
Year
1991
First registered
2002-04
MOT expiry
2027-10-07
Recorded mileage
245,018 mi

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