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MX-5 · Blue

G25R BY
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Feb 2026
First reg3 Sep 1999
Mileage142,469 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 January 2026.

PASSED · 11 Feb 2025
Test date11 Feb 2025
Expiry10 Feb 2026
Test number535335684956
Mileage142,469 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2024
Test date12 Mar 2024
Expiry11 Mar 2025
Test number476908464042
Mileage135,892 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 8 Mar 2024
Test date8 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number253531813647
Mileage135,892 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2023
Test date30 Jan 2023
Expiry3 Feb 2024
Test number581862240886
Mileage135,337 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill rusty
AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill rusty
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 30 Jan 2023
Test date30 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number283113217879
Mileage135,337 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill rusty
AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill rusty
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Feb 2022
Test date4 Feb 2022
Expiry3 Feb 2023
Test number141301045155
Mileage129,773 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jan 2022
Test date29 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number631081723821
Mileage129,754 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Jan 2021
Test date21 Jan 2021
Expiry30 Jan 2022
Test number202179746266
Mileage127,505 mi
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryall sill's and wheel arches full of filler
PASSED · 22 Jul 2019
Test date22 Jul 2019
Expiry30 Jan 2021
Test number912172503518
Mileage125,848 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryall rear suspension corroded
PASSED · 31 Jul 2018
Test date31 Jul 2018
Expiry30 Jul 2019
Test number401792194546
Mileage121,840 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Jul 2018
Test date4 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number526436540535
Mileage121,806 mi
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg lower section heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Jun 2017
Test date15 Jun 2017
Expiry27 Jun 2018
Test number665126411945
Mileage115,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 14 Jun 2017
Test date14 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number489371603100
Mileage115,795 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 28 Jun 2016
Test date28 Jun 2016
Expiry27 Jun 2017
Test number120938776799
Mileage113,515 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 27 Jun 2016
Test date27 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number204651270775
Mileage113,513 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 20 May 2015
Test date20 May 2015
Expiry4 Jun 2016
Test number616460245150
Mileage109,051 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2014
Test date3 Jun 2014
Expiry4 Jun 2015
Test number359264754106
Mileage104,309 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredN/S/R AND O/S/R Sills, N/S/F And O/S/F Chassis Legs All Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
PASSED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry4 Jun 2014
Test number658916533143
Mileage134,619 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 24 May 2012
Test date24 May 2012
Expiry4 Jun 2013
Test number755205842118
Mileage92,443 mi
User EnteredFront Number Plate Fitted In A Obscure Position
User EnteredO/S/R Sill Show Signs Of Corrosion
User EnteredN/S/F And O/S/F Chassis (Inner Wheel Arch Area) Shows Signs Of Corrosion
PASSED · 2 Jun 2011
Test date2 Jun 2011
Expiry4 Jun 2012
Test number245443951184
Mileage87,366 mi
User Enteredo/s/r/ coil spring slightly corroded
User Enteredfront disc slightly worn
User Enteredo/s/r/ tyre worn to wear bars
User Enteredsills shows signs of corrosion
FAILED · 25 May 2011
Test date25 May 2011
Expiry
Test number449095441112
Mileage87,172 mi
FailOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User Enteredo/s/r/ coil spring slightly corroded
User Enteredfront disc slightly worn
User Enteredo/s/r/ tyre worn to wear bars
User Enteredsills shows signs of corrosion
PASSED · 12 May 2010
Test date12 May 2010
Expiry4 Jun 2011
Test number383372030111
Mileage77,305 mi
PASSED · 5 Jun 2009
Test date5 Jun 2009
Expiry4 Jun 2010
Test number120306459112
Mileage67,270 mi
FAILED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number311725959112
Mileage67,268 mi
FailNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2008
Test date8 Oct 2008
Expiry16 Oct 2009
Test number283442688269
Mileage63,851 mi
FAILED · 8 Oct 2008
Test date8 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number844342688247
Mileage63,851 mi
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2007
Test date17 Oct 2007
Expiry16 Oct 2008
Test number322040697269
Mileage54,259 mi
User Enteredboth sills becoming poor at rear
User Enteredo/s/f brake slow to release,not outside off 25%. †inspection required.
PASSED · 6 Oct 2006
Test date6 Oct 2006
Expiry5 Oct 2007
Test number364899676473
Mileage42,299 mi
PASSED · 11 Aug 2005
Test date11 Aug 2005
Expiry3 Sep 2006
Test number614203125237
Mileage28,552 mi
FAILED · 11 Aug 2005
Test date11 Aug 2005
Expiry
Test number724193025243
Mileage28,552 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)