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MX-5 · Black

BG02 MVD
MOTValid
MOT due24 Aug 2026
First reg30 Apr 2002
Mileage122,292 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 November 2025.

PASSED · 12 Aug 2025
Test date12 Aug 2025
Expiry24 Aug 2026
Test number471949001180
Mileage122,292 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms Front & Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBoth Front Inner Sills Corroded.
AdvisoryBoth Rear Wheel Arches Corroded.
PASSED · 15 Aug 2024
Test date15 Aug 2024
Expiry24 Aug 2025
Test number642941040668
Mileage120,947 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryAll Front Suspension Arms Have Surface Corrosion
PASSED · 25 Aug 2023
Test date25 Aug 2023
Expiry24 Aug 2024
Test number853391688483
Mileage119,373 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 16 Aug 2023
Test date16 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number489294556970
Mileage119,369 mi
DangerousNearside Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Mounting Bush Corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Mounting Bush Corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 11 Aug 2022
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry17 Aug 2023
Test number412107532489
Mileage117,417 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry17 Aug 2022
Test number793103182352
Mileage115,420 mi
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 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
FAILED · 11 Aug 2021
Test date11 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number345421615531
Mileage115,416 mi
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2020
Test date18 Aug 2020
Expiry17 Aug 2021
Test number739653533671
Mileage114,419 mi
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry30 Oct 2020
Test number970278864122
Mileage109,286 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number491901220143
Mileage109,280 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2018
Test date9 Apr 2018
Expiry30 Apr 2019
Test number607687012292
Mileage104,963 mi
FAILED · 9 Apr 2018
Test date9 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number542153599740
Mileage104,963 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 19 Apr 2017
Test date19 Apr 2017
Expiry30 Apr 2018
Test number197933866592
Mileage100,790 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2016
Test date27 Apr 2016
Expiry30 Apr 2017
Test number169174071277
Mileage97,133 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
FAILED · 27 Apr 2016
Test date27 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number506914151574
Mileage97,123 mi
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failfront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2015
Test date22 Apr 2015
Expiry30 Apr 2016
Test number105972615147
Mileage91,381 mi
PASSED · 7 Apr 2014
Test date7 Apr 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number737807994060
Mileage85,354 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsurface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail
PASSED · 17 Apr 2013
Test date17 Apr 2013
Expiry30 Apr 2014
Test number785647903199
Mileage80,408 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2012
Test date3 Apr 2012
Expiry30 Apr 2013
Test number457864392079
Mileage74,322 mi
User Enteredfront disc worn
User Enteredfront pads
PASSED · 14 Apr 2011
Test date14 Apr 2011
Expiry30 Apr 2012
Test number457544201187
Mileage68,503 mi
PASSED · 20 Apr 2010
Test date20 Apr 2010
Expiry30 Apr 2011
Test number861030210195
Mileage62,306 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2009
Test date20 Apr 2009
Expiry30 Apr 2010
Test number424270019160
Mileage55,592 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2008
Test date2 Apr 2008
Expiry30 Apr 2009
Test number703773598050
Mileage48,504 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2007
Test date23 Apr 2007
Expiry30 Apr 2008
Test number142943517185
Mileage41,418 mi
PASSED · 11 Apr 2006
Test date11 Apr 2006
Expiry30 Apr 2007
Test number130941806101
Mileage32,871 mi