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GBS23JAM

MAZDA MX-5

1998 · GREEN · PETROL · 69,262 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-29

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MOT History — 25 tests · 21 passed · 4 failed

PASS30 September 2026
69,262 mi
FAIL29 September 2026
69,262 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS24 September 2025
68,245 mi
FAIL24 September 2025
68,245 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS19 September 2024
67,557 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 sill corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear sill corroded
PASS25 September 2023
66,711 mi
PASS23 September 2022
66,111 mi
FAIL22 September 2022
66,110 mi
  • MAJORNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • DANGEROUSBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASS28 September 2021
65,439 mi
PASS3 September 2020
64,798 mi
PASS11 September 2019
64,189 mi
FAIL7 August 2019
64,170 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYoil leak
  • ADVISORYGeneral corrosion
PASS1 August 2018
63,157 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))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS3 August 2017
62,160 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steel pipes from rack (2.3.2)
PASS10 August 2016
60,881 mi
PASS13 August 2015
59,280 mi
PASS4 August 2014
56,632 mi
PASS8 August 2013
53,598 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASS31 July 2012
49,710 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS2 August 2011
46,360 mi
PASS30 July 2010
43,098 mi
PASS4 August 2009
39,762 mi
PASS24 July 2008
36,017 mi
PASS9 August 2007
32,274 mi
PASS4 August 2006
28,044 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MAZDA
Model
MX-5
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,598 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-08
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-29
Recorded mileage
69,262 mi

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