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MX-5 PHOENIX · Black

FG52 DKA
MAZDA FG52 DKA
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Nov 2022
First reg25 Sep 2002
Mileage136,012 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 July 2026.

FAILED · 8 Jun 2023
Test date8 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number782335098656
Mileage136,012 mi
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryunderside of vehicle and components covered in under seal
FAILED · 19 Apr 2023
Test date19 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number223186966603
Mileage136,000 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt to short mot lock in nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Advisoryunder side of vehicle and components covered in under seal
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number708622109463
Mileage135,983 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective wires ripped out of sensor and hanging down, sensor body missing and slightly leaking exhaust gas (8.2.1.1 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including connected suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorynone standard exhaust rear silencer fitted so louder then original equipment but within tolerance
Advisoryvehicle presented with an engine running fault, further diagnosis recommended as vehicle cuts out periodically
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive suspect hydraulic leak but due to coloration its hard to identify (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 5 Nov 2021
Test date5 Nov 2021
Expiry4 Nov 2022
Test number639747684099
Mileage132,976 mi
AdvisoryOffside parking brake recording little or no effort
FAILED · 1 Nov 2021
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number268197533031
Mileage132,968 mi
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mounting outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOffside parking brake recording little or no effort
PASSED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry12 Oct 2021
Test number480762830796
Mileage122,155 mi
AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 14 Sep 2020
Test date14 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number406010667558
Mileage122,155 mi
AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PrsRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both x 2 (4.7.2 (a))
FAILED · 23 Mar 2020
Test date23 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number421696917492
Mileage119,776 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2019
Test date5 Apr 2019
Expiry12 Oct 2020
Test number304751240000
Mileage115,938 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 4 Apr 2019
Test date4 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number671157280856
Mileage115,938 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2018
Test date9 Apr 2018
Expiry12 Apr 2019
Test number970151001675
Mileage103,895 mi
FAILED · 6 Apr 2018
Test date6 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number871902823688
Mileage103,890 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
FailBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2017
Test date23 Mar 2017
Expiry12 Apr 2018
Test number784264981746
Mileage92,266 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2016
Test date13 Apr 2016
Expiry12 Apr 2017
Test number733419216969
Mileage91,818 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2015
Test date13 Apr 2015
Expiry12 Apr 2016
Test number849523805109
Mileage91,185 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2014
Test date25 Feb 2014
Expiry26 Feb 2015
Test number447406154049
Mileage90,273 mi
PASSED · 21 Feb 2013
Test date21 Feb 2013
Expiry26 Feb 2014
Test number728882053003
Mileage88,468 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2012
Test date23 Feb 2012
Expiry26 Feb 2013
Test number159614852485
Mileage87,313 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2011
Test date23 Feb 2011
Expiry26 Feb 2012
Test number417304951057
Mileage86,191 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2010
Test date24 Feb 2010
Expiry26 Feb 2011
Test number432425350004
Mileage75,936 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry26 Feb 2010
Test number160787559059
Mileage66,765 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2008
Test date13 Feb 2008
Expiry26 Feb 2009
Test number600974148049
Mileage53,523 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2007
Test date23 Feb 2007
Expiry26 Feb 2008
Test number634384057019
Mileage46,753 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2006
Test date27 Feb 2006
Expiry26 Feb 2007
Test number542048156036
Mileage41,828 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2005
Test date17 Oct 2005
Expiry16 Oct 2006
Test number712290095272
Mileage39,827 mi