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MX-5 · Blue

GV51 FYU
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Jun 2026
First reg16 Nov 2001
Mileage136,167 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 October 2025.

PASSED · 27 May 2025
Test date27 May 2025
Expiry13 Jun 2026
Test number508783816147
Mileage136,167 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryvehicle has been under sealed from front to rear under side
PASSED · 6 Jun 2024
Test date6 Jun 2024
Expiry13 Jun 2025
Test number840148189096
Mileage128,235 mi
Advisoryvehicle underside covered in under seal
FAILED · 6 Jun 2024
Test date6 Jun 2024
Expiry—
Test number845561495506
Mileage128,235 mi
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisoryvehicle underside covered in under seal
PASSED · 14 Jun 2023
Test date14 Jun 2023
Expiry13 Jun 2024
Test number267597764980
Mileage121,056 mi
Advisorysuspension corroded
PASSED · 15 Aug 2022
Test date15 Aug 2022
Expiry16 Aug 2023
Test number657749262374
Mileage120,489 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 13 Aug 2022
Test date13 Aug 2022
Expiry—
Test number440852804214
Mileage120,468 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2021
Test date7 Aug 2021
Expiry16 Aug 2022
Test number205682743270
Mileage120,191 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2020
Test date10 Aug 2020
Expiry16 Aug 2021
Test number274943848829
Mileage116,005 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2019
Test date13 Aug 2019
Expiry16 Aug 2020
Test number375270147099
Mileage109,689 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2018
Test date17 Aug 2018
Expiry16 Aug 2019
Test number197565825259
Mileage105,392 mi
Advisoryboth front inner arches corroding
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 16 Aug 2018
Test date16 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number195952034899
Mileage105,392 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth front inner arches corroding
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2017
Test date6 Sep 2017
Expiry22 Sep 2018
Test number455990532079
Mileage103,538 mi
AdvisoryPAS pipework corroded
Advisoryheavily corroded in o/s/r outer sill prescribed area
Advisoryfront upper suspension arm gaitors show deterioration
FAILED · 4 Sep 2017
Test date4 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number478274484365
Mileage103,538 mi
FailRear 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)
Advisoryall tyres show perishing / cracking / front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
AdvisoryPAS pipework corroded
Advisoryheavily corroded in o/s/r outer sill prescribed area
Advisoryfront upper suspension arm gaitors show deterioration
PASSED · 15 Sep 2016
Test date15 Sep 2016
Expiry22 Sep 2017
Test number223285602017
Mileage101,413 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Advisoryunderside corroded / both outer sills corroded
Advisorybrake hoses/ pipes aged
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
PASSED · 11 Sep 2015
Test date11 Sep 2015
Expiry22 Sep 2016
Test number653556775872
Mileage98,800 mi
Advisoryexhaust heavily corroded centre / rear joint and has minor leak on centre box
Advisoryheavy corrosion in o/s/r outer sill
PASSED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry22 Sep 2015
Test number205284954236
Mileage95,472 mi
User Enteredexhaust heavily corroded / centre and rear joint section very heavily
User Enteredheavy corrosion in o/s/r outer sill
User Enteredcoolant level in resevoir low
PASSED · 30 Aug 2013
Test date30 Aug 2013
Expiry22 Sep 2014
Test number308762843465
Mileage90,194 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
User Enteredexhaust heavily corroded
User Enteredrear brake pads wearing unevenly o/s/r brake pads wearing low / evident binding on rear brakes
User Enteredn/s/f tyre wearing on edges monitor
FAILED · 30 Aug 2013
Test date30 Aug 2013
Expiry—
Test number675622743206
Mileage90,191 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
User Enteredexhaust heavily corroded
User Enteredrear brake pads wearing unevenly o/s/r brake pads wearing low / evident binding on rear brakes
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing low on edges / o/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall
PASSED · 13 Sep 2012
Test date13 Sep 2012
Expiry22 Sep 2013
Test number335867652461
Mileage83,887 mi
User Enteredexhaust heavily corroded
PASSED · 8 Sep 2011
Test date8 Sep 2011
Expiry22 Sep 2012
Test number616761751266
Mileage76,586 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2011
Test date7 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number379580351434
Mileage76,579 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
User Enteredevidence of heating on o/s/r brake disc has slight binding
PASSED · 7 Sep 2010
Test date7 Sep 2010
Expiry22 Sep 2011
Test number304160150277
Mileage68,589 mi
User Enteredevidence of heating on o/s/r brake disc has slight binding
PASSED · 23 Sep 2009
Test date23 Sep 2009
Expiry22 Sep 2010
Test number443446669231
Mileage60,318 mi
FAILED · 15 Nov 2008
Test date15 Nov 2008
Expiry—
Test number702100428343
Mileage58,798 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 15 Nov 2008
Test date15 Nov 2008
Expiry16 Nov 2009
Test number601030528373
Mileage58,798 mi
FAILED · 17 Nov 2007
Test date17 Nov 2007
Expiry—
Test number390981327330
Mileage57,625 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2007
Test date17 Nov 2007
Expiry16 Nov 2008
Test number852801527354
Mileage57,625 mi
PASSED · 4 Nov 2006
Test date4 Nov 2006
Expiry16 Nov 2007
Test number632388106342
Mileage49,244 mi
User Enteredrear brake pads low
User Enteredrear brake discs corroded on edges
PASSED · 9 Nov 2005
Test date9 Nov 2005
Expiry16 Nov 2006
Test number563303415365
Mileage39,298 mi