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MAZDA MX-5

2001 · GREEN · PETROL · 48,030 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-10

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MOT History — 27 tests · 22 passed · 5 failed

PASS29 September 2026
48,030 mi
PASS6 October 2025
47,564 mi
PASS30 September 2024
47,028 mi
PASS22 September 2023
46,378 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASS11 October 2022
45,957 mi
  • MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYexhaust corroded
  • ADVISORYboth outer sills corroded
  • ADVISORYunderside corroded
  • ADVISORYall suspension components corroded badly
PASS6 September 2021
45,469 mi
  • ADVISORYall suspension components corroded
  • ADVISORYexhaust corroded
PASS24 September 2020
44,999 mi
PASS21 September 2019
44,598 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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))
  • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAIL19 September 2019
44,598 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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))
  • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS10 September 2018
44,311 mi
  • 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))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Two small nicks in tyre wall.
FAIL10 September 2018
44,311 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Two small nicks in tyre wall.
PASS12 September 2017
43,602 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear section of outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNear-side rear tyre has three nicks in outer wall; none are through to cords.
FAIL12 September 2017
43,602 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear section of outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNear-side rear tyre has three nicks in outer wall; none are through to cords.
PASS15 September 2016
42,680 mi
  • ADVISORYAll suspension arms starting to corrode.
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear outer tyre wall has tree small cuts; not through to core.
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FAIL15 September 2016
42,680 mi
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYAll suspension arms starting to corrode.
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear outer tyre wall has tree small cuts; not through to core.
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of outer sill (2.4.A.3)
PASS24 August 2015
40,023 mi
  • ADVISORYRear section of off-side rear outer sill corroding.
PASS8 September 2014
37,099 mi
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust center section cracked on weld
PASS9 September 2013
34,661 mi
  • USER ENTEREDrear brake discs badly corroded
PASS2 June 2012
34,149 mi
FAIL31 May 2012
34,144 mi
  • FAILOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASS11 May 2011
33,367 mi
  • USER ENTEREDrear brake pads low & discs in poor condition
PASS13 April 2010
30,216 mi
PASS22 April 2009
29,526 mi
PASS20 March 2008
26,637 mi
PASS4 April 2007
20,224 mi
PASS28 December 2006
19,179 mi
PASS16 November 2005
13,553 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,840 cc
Year
2001
First registered
2001-10
CO₂ emissions
210 g/km
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-10
Recorded mileage
48,030 mi

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