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GBM406SCX

MAZDA MX-5

1994 · SILVER · PETROL · 177,615 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-24● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 32 tests · 18 passed · 14 failed

PASS25 April 2026
177,615 mi
PASS29 August 2023
176,532 mi
  • ADVISORYFront subframe corroded.
  • ADVISORYRear subframe corroded.
FAIL23 August 2023
176,532 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront subframe corroded.
  • ADVISORYRear subframe corroded.
  • MAJORNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MAJORFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
PASS4 February 2022
173,241 mi
FAIL3 February 2022
173,241 mi
  • MINORNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength bolt missing from steel brace (5.3.6 (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 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))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYo/s front inner wheel arch corroded and small hole
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYcorrosion to underside
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring insecure loose when jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring insecure loose when jacked up (5.3.1 (a) (i))
FAIL25 January 2022
173,236 mi
  • MAJORCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both perished inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYCorrosion o/s of engine bay
  • MAJORHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYGeneral corrosion
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORSuspension component insecurely attached Brace at rear of car (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYUnderside of floor damaged
  • ADVISORYCorrosion inner and outer sils
PASS11 February 2021
171,527 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYn/s and o/s outer rusted
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL3 February 2021
171,515 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear inner sill rusted and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYn/s and o/s outer rusted
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS14 November 2019
169,329 mi
FAIL22 August 2019
168,901 mi
  • MAJORFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MAJORBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYo s r inner arch corroded
  • ADVISORYn s r inner arch corroded
  • MAJOREmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASS13 October 2018
165,166 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYexhaust corroded
PASS11 September 2017
161,809 mi
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYslight drag at n/s/r wheel.
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYoperation of front position lamps.
FAIL26 August 2017
161,697 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYbrake pedal rubber deteriorated
  • ADVISORYwindscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYn/s/r brake slightly binding
  • ADVISORYrear exhaust rubber broken
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • 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)
PASS6 August 2016
151,151 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYbrake pedal rubber worn
  • ADVISORYwindscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
FAIL5 August 2016
151,096 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYbrake pedal rubber worn
  • ADVISORYwindscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYrear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
PASS7 August 2015
138,775 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDwindscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pedal rubber anti slip deteriated
  • USER ENTEREDo/s number plate light slightly dull
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL4 August 2015
138,687 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)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDwindscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pedal rubber anti slip deteriated
  • USER ENTEREDo/s number plate light slightly dull
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS7 August 2014
124,316 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL31 July 2013
117,760 mi
PASS31 July 2013
117,760 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL28 June 2013
117,706 mi
PASS23 February 2012
115,226 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL23 February 2012
115,226 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS3 February 2011
105,243 mi
PASS4 February 2010
101,238 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL28 January 2010
101,238 mi
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS15 January 2009
95,940 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront number plate cracked
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear shock slightly weak
PASS1 February 2008
92,770 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront number plate & number plate holder cracked & slightly loose
PASS31 January 2007
88,395 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s rear sill member --- wing cover panel rusted and holed
FAIL30 January 2007
88,384 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear sill member, wing cover rusted and holed.
PASS2 February 2006
81,390 mi
FAIL27 January 2006
81,390 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,839 cc
Year
1994
First registered
1994-11
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2027-04-24
Recorded mileage
177,615 mi

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