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GBN182KLA

MAZDA MX-5

1995 · RED · PETROL · 123,930 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT Valid · exp 2027-06-17
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Poor condition30 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 30 tests · 19 passed · 11 failed

PASS18 June 2026
123,930 mi
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MINORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wing damaged
FAIL9 June 2026
123,919 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • MINORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wing damaged
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASS10 June 2025
122,540 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL28 May 2025
122,364 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYvehicle has under body corrosion
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS5 June 2024
118,037 mi
PASS6 June 2023
116,989 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have grease at ends (1.1.11 (c))
PASS25 April 2022
115,648 mi
  • 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))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAIL22 April 2022
115,648 mi
  • 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))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASS22 April 2021
113,669 mi
  • 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))
FAIL16 April 2021
113,653 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS17 April 2019
109,586 mi
FAIL17 April 2019
109,570 mi
  • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS20 April 2018
108,825 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL20 April 2018
108,823 mi
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILrear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS14 April 2017
107,727 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS2 April 2016
106,996 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
PASS18 October 2014
106,317 mi
FAIL9 October 2014
106,311 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASS18 October 2013
105,811 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake travel
FAIL7 October 2013
105,746 mi
  • FAILRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake travel
PASS1 October 2012
104,504 mi
  • USER ENTEREDbattery insecure
PASS10 October 2011
97,516 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL10 October 2011
97,513 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/front tyre has slight cuts in tread
PASS2 December 2010
84,823 mi
PASS3 December 2009
74,199 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOffsde front tyre sidewall badly perished
FAIL30 November 2009
74,184 mi
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • 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)
  • USER ENTEREDOffsde front tyre sidewall badly perished
PASS27 November 2008
65,203 mi
PASS30 January 2008
63,189 mi
FAIL30 January 2008
63,189 mi
  • FAILFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
PASS26 May 2006
61,111 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,830 cc
Year
1995
First registered
2002-05
MOT expiry
2027-06-17
Recorded mileage
123,930 mi

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