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MX-5 1.8I · Black

FL53 HZF
MAZDA FL53 HZF
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Nov 2023
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage128,302 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due22 Aug 2024

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

FAILED · 23 Nov 2023
Test date23 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number100611448555
Mileage128,302 mi
MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Nov 2022
Test date26 Nov 2022
Expiry25 Nov 2023
Test number715923892079
Mileage125,100 mi
AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryunder body corroded
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2020
Test date17 Nov 2020
Expiry3 Dec 2021
Test number121968139727
Mileage121,892 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 17 Nov 2020
Test date17 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number148634064464
Mileage121,892 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2019
Test date29 Nov 2019
Expiry3 Dec 2020
Test number332924189067
Mileage121,652 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 29 Nov 2019
Test date29 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number956761299912
Mileage121,652 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2018
Test date30 Nov 2018
Expiry3 Dec 2019
Test number138025300181
Mileage120,779 mi
FAILED · 29 Nov 2018
Test date29 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number384375777230
Mileage120,777 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2017
Test date28 Nov 2017
Expiry3 Dec 2018
Test number684322712036
Mileage119,857 mi
FAILED · 27 Nov 2017
Test date27 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number831159839610
Mileage119,856 mi
FailNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2016
Test date17 Nov 2016
Expiry3 Dec 2017
Test number487916823424
Mileage119,157 mi
FAILED · 17 Nov 2016
Test date17 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number411097097415
Mileage119,157 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
PASSED · 4 Dec 2015
Test date4 Dec 2015
Expiry3 Dec 2016
Test number550671583385
Mileage118,115 mi
PASSED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry13 Oct 2016
Test number945751500486
Mileage117,852 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 7 Oct 2015
Test date7 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number681809328153
Mileage117,852 mi
FailNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2014
Test date14 Oct 2014
Expiry13 Oct 2015
Test number568537384276
Mileage114,578 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall
FAILED · 13 Oct 2014
Test date13 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number519666384293
Mileage114,568 mi
FailFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall
PASSED · 14 Oct 2013
Test date14 Oct 2013
Expiry13 Oct 2014
Test number187317183252
Mileage106,916 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 11 Oct 2012
Test date11 Oct 2012
Expiry13 Oct 2013
Test number189515782231
Mileage99,682 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
PASSED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry13 Oct 2012
Test number127947081272
Mileage97,256 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 12 Oct 2011
Test date12 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number628775981287
Mileage97,245 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2010
Test date13 Oct 2010
Expiry12 Oct 2011
Test number944126680237
Mileage92,333 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry28 Sep 2010
Test number213461479296
Mileage68,185 mi
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)
FAILED · 28 Sep 2009
Test date28 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number384521679456
Mileage68,185 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 · 26 Sep 2008
Test date26 Sep 2008
Expiry28 Sep 2009
Test number643090478234
Mileage55,561 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Enteredbrake fluid low
PASSED · 22 Sep 2007
Test date22 Sep 2007
Expiry28 Sep 2008
Test number444755967234
Mileage39,226 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2006
Test date29 Sep 2006
Expiry28 Sep 2007
Test number104962976208
Mileage27,791 mi