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MX-5 · Black

J576 MRL

MOTValid

MOT due14 Apr 2027

First reg17 Aug 1991

Mileage118,503 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

34 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 June 2026.

PASSED · 15 Apr 2026

Test date15 Apr 2026

Expiry14 Apr 2027

Test number900741573309

Mileage118,503 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 9 Apr 2026

Test date9 Apr 2026

Expiry—

Test number305516866596

Mileage118,503 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 9 Oct 2024

Test date9 Oct 2024

Expiry8 Oct 2025

Test number259845289840

Mileage117,772 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 9 Sep 2024

Test date9 Sep 2024

Expiry—

Test number330832382419

Mileage117,632 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (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))

AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 29 Sep 2023

Test date29 Sep 2023

Expiry29 Sep 2024

Test number985316743495

Mileage116,404 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

AdvisoryRear Both rear inner sills corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded and deformed

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 27 Sep 2023

Test date27 Sep 2023

Expiry—

Test number808495969613

Mileage116,404 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

AdvisoryRear Both rear inner sills corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded and deformed

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill ( Chalked ). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 30 Sep 2022

Test date30 Sep 2022

Expiry29 Sep 2023

Test number962698223942

Mileage113,820 mi

FAILED · 30 Aug 2022

Test date30 Aug 2022

Expiry—

Test number185773960538

Mileage113,779 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))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

PASSED · 28 May 2021

Test date28 May 2021

Expiry27 May 2022

Test number478768978095

Mileage113,618 mi

AdvisoryEmissions tested on default

Advisoryno door handles fitted so doors can only be opened by remote

FAILED · 12 Apr 2021

Test date12 Apr 2021

Expiry—

Test number172944437900

Mileage113,590 mi

MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

Advisoryno outer door handles fitted electronic opening

FAILED · 15 Sep 2016

Test date15 Sep 2016

Expiry—

Test number515953329826

Mileage113,563 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

FailFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FailNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

FailOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advisoryshock absorbers soft

PASSED · 31 Jul 2014

Test date31 Jul 2014

Expiry14 Aug 2015

Test number176792914219

Mileage106,153 mi

AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

User Enteredall suspenion bushes deteriorated

PASSED · 15 Aug 2013

Test date15 Aug 2013

Expiry14 Aug 2014

Test number988577523293

Mileage102,184 mi

User EnteredOil leak

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

FAILED · 13 Aug 2013

Test date13 Aug 2013

Expiry—

Test number239785023261

Mileage102,184 mi

FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

User EnteredOil leak

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 9 Dec 2011

Test date9 Dec 2011

Expiry8 Dec 2012

Test number288753241398

Mileage98,472 mi

FAILED · 8 Dec 2011

Test date8 Dec 2011

Expiry—

Test number317652241324

Mileage98,478 mi

FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 17 Sep 2010

Test date17 Sep 2010

Expiry20 Sep 2011

Test number224270060298

Mileage87,412 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

PASSED · 3 Sep 2009

Test date3 Sep 2009

Expiry20 Sep 2010

Test number461936649299

Mileage77,062 mi

PASSED · 15 Sep 2008

Test date15 Sep 2008

Expiry20 Sep 2009

Test number842129858250

Mileage70,947 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User Enteredvehicle underbody heavily undersealed

PASSED · 19 Sep 2007

Test date19 Sep 2007

Expiry20 Sep 2008

Test number492742367255

Mileage69,031 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

FAILED · 14 Sep 2007

Test date14 Sep 2007

Expiry—

Test number701667257210

Mileage69,031 mi

FailOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PASSED · 12 Sep 2006

Test date12 Sep 2006

Expiry20 Sep 2007

Test number933785556229

Mileage64,133 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)