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MAZDA

MX-5 1.8I · Green

BV02 NRL
MAZDA BV02 NRL
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Jan 2023
First reg12 Apr 2002
Mileage98,470 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

FAILED · 3 Apr 2023
Test date3 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number763713128136
Mileage98,470 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2022
Test date20 Jan 2022
Expiry29 Jan 2023
Test number121242125994
Mileage94,836 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jan 2022
Test date14 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number466751766868
Mileage94,828 mi
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jan 2021
Test date29 Jan 2021
Expiry29 Jan 2022
Test number582466677612
Mileage91,720 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub frame mounting brackets corroded
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jan 2021
Test date23 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number753321408047
Mileage91,665 mi
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub frame mounting brackets corroded
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2020
Test date18 Jan 2020
Expiry29 Jan 2021
Test number918014214132
Mileage88,684 mi
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 16 Jan 2020
Test date16 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number223833179442
Mileage88,668 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2019
Test date30 Jan 2019
Expiry29 Jan 2020
Test number628738016393
Mileage85,342 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Jan 2019
Test date9 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number108714543364
Mileage85,209 mi
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent to anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jan 2018
Test date10 Jan 2018
Expiry18 Jan 2019
Test number480979057289
Mileage82,145 mi
FAILED · 10 Jan 2018
Test date10 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number534399961069
Mileage82,145 mi
FailNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2017
Test date16 Jan 2017
Expiry18 Jan 2018
Test number384131892607
Mileage78,499 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisoryslight bind on nearside front brake
Advisoryslight bind on offside front brake
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryfront brake discs deteriated
Advisoryfront suspension components rusted
Advisoryrear suspension components rusted
PASSED · 14 Jan 2016
Test date14 Jan 2016
Expiry18 Jan 2017
Test number176240618476
Mileage74,429 mi
Advisoryslight bind on offside front brake
Advisoryslight bind on nearside front brake
Advisoryfront brake pads worn
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisoryfront brake discs deteriated
Advisoryrear brake discs deteriated
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 13 Jan 2016
Test date13 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number177527248373
Mileage74,429 mi
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisoryslight bind on offside front brake
Advisoryslight bind on nearside front brake
Advisoryfront brake pads worn
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisoryfront brake discs deteriated
Advisoryrear brake discs deteriated
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisoryhandbrake effiancy only just met 18%
PASSED · 19 Jan 2015
Test date19 Jan 2015
Expiry18 Jan 2016
Test number285469915083
Mileage70,833 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside front (185/60 14 82H) tyre slight perishing
User Enterednearside front lower shock absorber mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
User Enteredoffside front lower shock absorber mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play
FAILED · 16 Jan 2015
Test date16 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number526906015088
Mileage70,820 mi
FailNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailCentre Exhaust 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)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside front (185/60 14 82H) tyre slight perishing
User Enterednearside front lower shock absorber mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
User Enteredoffside front lower shock absorber mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play
PASSED · 14 Jan 2014
Test date14 Jan 2014
Expiry13 Jan 2015
Test number269014014021
Mileage63,356 mi
PASSED · 19 Jul 2013
Test date19 Jul 2013
Expiry31 Jul 2014
Test number518390003256
Mileage62,030 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 17 Jul 2012
Test date17 Jul 2012
Expiry31 Jul 2013
Test number386829692113
Mileage55,908 mi
FAILED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number356563811451
Mileage48,419 mi
PrsCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Enteredwindscreen chipped zone A
User Enteredfront to rear & ns rear brake pipes rusty
User Enteredboth rear outer sills rusty
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number747263711242
Mileage48,419 mi
User Enteredwindscreen chipped zone A
User Enteredfront to rear & ns rear brake pipes rusty
User Enteredboth rear outer sills rusty
PASSED · 13 Dec 2010
Test date13 Dec 2010
Expiry21 Dec 2011
Test number990057340335
Mileage46,981 mi
PASSED · 22 Dec 2009
Test date22 Dec 2009
Expiry21 Dec 2010
Test number242016359345
Mileage43,288 mi
PASSED · 3 Dec 2008
Test date3 Dec 2008
Expiry13 Dec 2009
Test number344268138328
Mileage37,990 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 14 Dec 2007
Test date14 Dec 2007
Expiry13 Dec 2008
Test number941588947319
Mileage33,248 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2006
Test date27 Jun 2006
Expiry27 Jun 2007
Test number231908476453
Mileage21,639 mi
PASSED · 28 Jun 2005
Test date28 Jun 2005
Expiry27 Jun 2006
Test number780209775137
Mileage15,143 mi
FAILED · 28 Jun 2005
Test date28 Jun 2005
Expiry
Test number800069875157
Mileage15,143 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)