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MX-5 · White

J796 JNP
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Dec 2025
First reg2 Oct 1998
Mileage139,271 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 May 2026.

PASSED · 19 Dec 2024
Test date19 Dec 2024
Expiry18 Dec 2025
Test number107586056541
Mileage139,271 mi
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2023
Test date2 Nov 2023
Expiry1 Nov 2024
Test number785413315843
Mileage135,568 km
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Nov 2023
Test date2 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number699577759163
Mileage135,568 km
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Oct 2023
Test date18 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number663865472515
Mileage135,551 km
MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2022
Test date12 Sep 2022
Expiry11 Sep 2023
Test number284675511058
Mileage131,176 km
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan ribs (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower support bars (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2022
Test date8 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number357826981472
Mileage131,161 km
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan ribs (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached lower support bars (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 30 Mar 2016
Test date30 Mar 2016
Expiry29 Mar 2017
Test number631548001426
Mileage129,884 mi
FAILED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number247588707262
Mileage129,881 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2015
Test date16 Mar 2015
Expiry15 Mar 2016
Test number655175375057
Mileage128,802 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2015
Test date6 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number205175365022
Mileage128,788 mi
FailExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2014
Test date22 Feb 2014
Expiry6 Mar 2015
Test number486943054063
Mileage127,321 km
PASSED · 7 Mar 2013
Test date7 Mar 2013
Expiry6 Mar 2014
Test number817796363026
Mileage112,115 mi
FAILED · 4 Mar 2013
Test date4 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number727933463035
Mileage112,115 mi
FailRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
FAILED · 6 Dec 2012
Test date6 Dec 2012
Expiry
Test number696611942312
Mileage122,106 km
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
User Enteredfront and rear disc corroced
User Enteredfront brake pads low
PASSED · 17 Jun 2011
Test date17 Jun 2011
Expiry17 Jun 2012
Test number927128361175
Mileage117,108 mi
PASSED · 18 Jun 2010
Test date18 Jun 2010
Expiry17 Jun 2011
Test number843349860159
Mileage113,482 mi
PASSED · 12 Jun 2009
Test date12 Jun 2009
Expiry15 Jun 2010
Test number722103569193
Mileage100,067 mi
User Enteredchip in screen
User Enteredboth rear tyres worn on edges & close to limit
PASSED · 5 Jun 2008
Test date5 Jun 2008
Expiry15 Jun 2009
Test number243407958181
Mileage91,026 km
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 · 1 Jun 2007
Test date1 Jun 2007
Expiry15 Jun 2008
Test number494802557143
Mileage80,942 km
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredcuts in sidewall of nearside rear tyre though none deep enough to reach ply or cords
User Entereddecelerometer brake test carried out due to limited slip differential fitted
PASSED · 16 Jun 2006
Test date16 Jun 2006
Expiry15 Jun 2007
Test number260737766479
Mileage70,137 km