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GBL253UTU

MAZDA MX-5

1994 · WHITE · PETROL · 40,228 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

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MOT History — 23 tests · 16 passed · 7 failed

PASS12 April 2023
40,228 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAIL12 April 2023
40,228 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAIL15 March 2023
40,175 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
PASS13 April 2022
103,057 mi
FAIL12 April 2022
103,053 mi
  • MAJORRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
PASS14 August 2019
103,011 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYsurface rust on under side of car
FAIL14 August 2019
103,011 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYsurface rust on under side of car
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • PRSRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASS28 April 2018
100,657 mi
  • ADVISORYall over corrosion
PASS11 April 2017
97,926 mi
PASS17 June 2015
97,780 mi
FAIL16 June 2015
97,780 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDoil leak
PASS17 June 2014
96,803 mi
PASS16 October 2013
96,275 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS17 October 2012
94,536 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL16 October 2012
94,534 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS10 October 2011
91,604 mi
PASS28 October 2010
90,152 mi
PASS22 October 2009
87,291 mi
FAIL21 October 2009
87,245 mi
  • FAILOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDrear fog lamp lens cracked
  • USER ENTEREDsurface cracks on offside front tyre down tread
  • USER ENTEREDsurface cracks on nearside rear tyre down tread
PASS28 October 2008
81,670 mi
PASS18 May 2007
75,318 mi
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASS16 May 2006
66,976 mi
PASS28 February 2006
40,486 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,839 cc
Year
1994
First registered
2003-10
MOT expiry
2024-04-12
Recorded mileage
40,228 mi

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