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MX-5 · Red

FH53 SNZ
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Jul 2025
First reg22 Dec 2003
Mileage68,222 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 July 2025.

PASSED · 26 Jul 2024
Test date26 Jul 2024
Expiry27 Jul 2025
Test number639319397989
Mileage68,222 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryall under body corroded
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Jul 2024
Test date26 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number535011517507
Mileage68,222 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryall under body corroded
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Jul 2023
Test date28 Jul 2023
Expiry27 Jul 2024
Test number198831460723
Mileage64,617 mi
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryunder body corroded /covered in under seal
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorysuspension slightly corroded
PASSED · 28 Jun 2022
Test date28 Jun 2022
Expiry27 Jun 2023
Test number852360185277
Mileage59,127 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorysuspension componets corroded
Advisoryunder body covered in under seal and slight corroison
Advisoryunder trays fitted
Advisoryheadlight lenses discolouring
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2020
Test date23 Oct 2020
Expiry1 Nov 2021
Test number527372180861
Mileage51,568 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryoffside front chassis under wheel arch starting to corrode
Advisoryoffside rear outer sill starting to corrode
Advisorynearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode
Advisorynearside and offside rear floor pans starting to corrode
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
Advisoryundertray fitted
Advisoryheadlight lenses discolouring
Advisorywindscreen chipped
PASSED · 29 Oct 2019
Test date29 Oct 2019
Expiry1 Nov 2020
Test number546001613365
Mileage45,048 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))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryfront and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion
Advisorynearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode
Advisorynearside and offside rear floor pans corroded
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
FAILED · 25 Oct 2019
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number737829068271
Mileage45,024 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryfront and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion
Advisorynearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode
Advisorynearside and offside rear floor pans corroded
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2018
Test date23 Oct 2018
Expiry1 Nov 2019
Test number954117671641
Mileage39,569 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))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside and offside rear lower sills surface corrosion
Advisorynearside and offside rear floor pans surface corrosion
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
FAILED · 23 Oct 2018
Test date23 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number574852055874
Mileage39,568 mi
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
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))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside and offside rear lower sills surface corrosion
Advisorynearside and offside rear floor pans surface corrosion
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2017
Test date2 Nov 2017
Expiry1 Nov 2018
Test number635528756740
Mileage34,521 mi
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Outer Sills (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 20 Dec 2016
Test date20 Dec 2016
Expiry22 Dec 2017
Test number797726093037
Mileage33,515 mi
AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
FAILED · 19 Dec 2016
Test date19 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number791415382020
Mileage33,515 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 16 Dec 2015
Test date16 Dec 2015
Expiry22 Dec 2016
Test number249921985894
Mileage32,283 mi
AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 15 Dec 2014
Test date15 Dec 2014
Expiry22 Dec 2015
Test number497449444319
Mileage31,171 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
PASSED · 20 Dec 2013
Test date20 Dec 2013
Expiry22 Dec 2014
Test number296534253337
Mileage29,215 mi
PASSED · 18 Dec 2012
Test date18 Dec 2012
Expiry22 Dec 2013
Test number448353352348
Mileage26,732 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2011
Test date5 Dec 2011
Expiry22 Dec 2012
Test number496899131330
Mileage25,283 mi
PASSED · 10 Dec 2010
Test date10 Dec 2010
Expiry22 Dec 2011
Test number243204740354
Mileage23,791 mi
PASSED · 9 Dec 2009
Test date9 Dec 2009
Expiry22 Dec 2010
Test number840763149307
Mileage21,973 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2008
Test date5 Dec 2008
Expiry22 Dec 2009
Test number692850448343
Mileage19,762 mi
PASSED · 14 Dec 2007
Test date14 Dec 2007
Expiry22 Dec 2008
Test number503018847363
Mileage17,347 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2006
Test date19 Dec 2006
Expiry22 Dec 2007
Test number844383356387
Mileage14,539 mi