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MX-5 · Blue

K500 ECS

MOTExpired

MOT due13 May 2025

First reg12 Aug 1998

Mileage127,874 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

27 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 April 2026.

PASSED · 14 May 2024

Test date14 May 2024

Expiry13 May 2025

Test number992831964036

Mileage127,874 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 9 Apr 2024

Test date9 Apr 2024

Expiry—

Test number516205969829

Mileage127,870 mi

MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 9 Mar 2023

Test date9 Mar 2023

Expiry8 Apr 2024

Test number658197438380

Mileage126,272 mi

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))

FAILED · 9 Mar 2023

Test date9 Mar 2023

Expiry—

Test number155526149116

Mileage126,272 mi

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

MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

PASSED · 9 Apr 2022

Test date9 Apr 2022

Expiry8 Apr 2023

Test number720888274006

Mileage123,929 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Arch taped

AdvisoryFront & rear suspension/steering components undersealed

FAILED · 9 Apr 2022

Test date9 Apr 2022

Expiry—

Test number194379852572

Mileage123,925 mi

MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill towards centre - chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Arch taped

AdvisoryFront & rear suspension/steering components undersealed

FAILED · 18 Nov 2021

Test date18 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number487384291952

Mileage123,916 mi

MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose/caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisorySlight corrosion to N/S inner sill

PASSED · 22 Sep 2020

Test date22 Sep 2020

Expiry27 Sep 2021

Test number178077506232

Mileage122,777 mi

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

PASSED · 20 Sep 2019

Test date20 Sep 2019

Expiry27 Sep 2020

Test number196118806415

Mileage121,885 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside floor pan corroded NON prescribed area

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryDonner wheels & tyres fitted to rear of vehicle for retest

FAILED · 19 Sep 2019

Test date19 Sep 2019

Expiry—

Test number566094654364

Mileage121,885 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside floor pan corroded NON prescribed area

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 26 Sep 2018

Test date26 Sep 2018

Expiry27 Sep 2019

Test number136164722222

Mileage117,644 mi

AdvisoryNearside Floor pan slightly corroded NON prescribed area

AdvisoryEngine auxilary drive belt deteriorated

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 27 Sep 2017

Test date27 Sep 2017

Expiry27 Sep 2018

Test number993155202576

Mileage115,512 mi

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FAILED · 21 Sep 2017

Test date21 Sep 2017

Expiry—

Test number223333522786

Mileage115,509 mi

FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

FailNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 15 Sep 2016

Test date15 Sep 2016

Expiry27 Sep 2017

Test number973392146187

Mileage111,374 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

FAILED · 14 Sep 2016

Test date14 Sep 2016

Expiry—

Test number831343013895

Mileage111,374 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished in tread

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly

PASSED · 22 Sep 2015

Test date22 Sep 2015

Expiry27 Sep 2016

Test number491995129104

Mileage111,022 mi

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FAILED · 22 Sep 2015

Test date22 Sep 2015

Expiry—

Test number192541038115

Mileage111,022 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 22 Sep 2014

Test date22 Sep 2014

Expiry27 Sep 2015

Test number868705864211

Mileage109,240 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 22 Sep 2014

Test date22 Sep 2014

Expiry—

Test number798925064291

Mileage109,240 mi

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 20 Sep 2013

Test date20 Sep 2013

Expiry27 Sep 2014

Test number976463863239

Mileage108,961 mi

User EnteredCoolant leak

PASSED · 21 Sep 2012

Test date21 Sep 2012

Expiry27 Sep 2013

Test number215595062245

Mileage108,703 mi

User Enteredexhuast system deteriated

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 21 Sep 2011

Test date21 Sep 2011

Expiry27 Sep 2012

Test number869724961208

Mileage108,112 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PASSED · 24 Sep 2010

Test date24 Sep 2010

Expiry27 Sep 2011

Test number432037360240

Mileage107,793 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PASSED · 28 Sep 2009

Test date28 Sep 2009

Expiry27 Sep 2010

Test number692691479290

Mileage107,217 mi

PASSED · 12 Oct 2007

Test date12 Oct 2007

Expiry11 Oct 2008

Test number592165387213

Mileage104,973 mi

FAILED · 12 Oct 2007

Test date12 Oct 2007

Expiry—

Test number323155887499

Mileage104,973 mi

PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PASSED · 8 Sep 2006

Test date8 Sep 2006

Expiry7 Sep 2007

Test number200941656265

Mileage90,475 mi

FAILED · 5 Sep 2006

Test date5 Sep 2006

Expiry—

Test number892278246262

Mileage90,475 mi

FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FailNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

FAILED · 4 Sep 2006

Test date4 Sep 2006

Expiry—

Test number912697246297

Mileage90,450 mi

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

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

FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

PASSED · 6 Sep 2005

Test date6 Sep 2005

Expiry5 Sep 2006

Test number224281566057

Mileage77,212 mi