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MX-5 · Silver

KH53 AHO
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Feb 2024
First reg13 Jan 2004
Mileage119,586 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 December 2025.

FAILED · 12 Feb 2024
Test date12 Feb 2024
Expiry—
Test number608281463866
Mileage119,586 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded or covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch/ 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))
MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill repaired with filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear sub frame mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll steering and suspension boots heavily deteriorated
AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside, and all steering and suspension components
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2023
Test date11 Feb 2023
Expiry10 Feb 2024
Test number211902005248
Mileage119,278 mi
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
PASSED · 10 Feb 2022
Test date10 Feb 2022
Expiry9 Feb 2023
Test number513934763483
Mileage117,827 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Jan 2022
Test date31 Jan 2022
Expiry—
Test number296566285951
Mileage117,827 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Feb 2021
Test date9 Feb 2021
Expiry8 Feb 2022
Test number221303215739
Mileage115,312 mi
Advisoryfront chassis rail areas undersealed and appear to be starting to fracture near anti roll bar mounts
Advisoryfront and rear brake pads wearing low
FAILED · 9 Feb 2021
Test date9 Feb 2021
Expiry—
Test number690328552709
Mileage115,312 mi
Advisoryfront chassis rail areas undersealed and appear to be starting to fracture near anti roll bar mounts
Advisoryfront and rear brake pads wearing low
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 1 Jun 2020
Test date1 Jun 2020
Expiry31 May 2021
Test number606510090706
Mileage114,536 mi
PASSED · 18 Jul 2018
Test date18 Jul 2018
Expiry17 Jul 2019
Test number618433941074
Mileage114,330 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2016
Test date17 Aug 2016
Expiry23 Aug 2017
Test number163538114891
Mileage111,466 mi
FAILED · 16 Aug 2016
Test date16 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number128781913480
Mileage111,465 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisoryfront and rear pads appear low
Advisoryslihgt rust to discs
Advisoryvarious hose ferrules rusty
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2015
Test date24 Aug 2015
Expiry23 Aug 2016
Test number316566635267
Mileage111,426 mi
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 20 Aug 2015
Test date20 Aug 2015
Expiry—
Test number349612735293
Mileage111,426 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Feb 2014
Test date7 Feb 2014
Expiry6 Feb 2015
Test number668668534033
Mileage105,184 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2013
Test date31 Jan 2013
Expiry4 Feb 2014
Test number227171033040
Mileage99,988 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront & rear suspion arm's have been treated for corrosion
User Enteredboth rear inner wheel arche's have been treated for corrosion
FAILED · 29 Jan 2013
Test date29 Jan 2013
Expiry—
Test number145439923073
Mileage99,981 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
User EnteredFront & rear suspention arms corroded
PASSED · 14 Jan 2012
Test date14 Jan 2012
Expiry4 Feb 2013
Test number107984712423
Mileage97,269 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 · 29 Jan 2011
Test date29 Jan 2011
Expiry4 Feb 2012
Test number677969521002
Mileage93,631 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2010
Test date5 Feb 2010
Expiry4 Feb 2011
Test number180756230017
Mileage90,830 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredunderside of vehicle rusty
FAILED · 3 Feb 2010
Test date3 Feb 2010
Expiry—
Test number672074230061
Mileage90,829 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredunderside of vehicle rusty
PASSED · 9 Jan 2009
Test date9 Jan 2009
Expiry13 Jan 2010
Test number783239309053
Mileage78,384 mi
PASSED · 11 Jan 2008
Test date11 Jan 2008
Expiry13 Jan 2009
Test number822561518059
Mileage60,706 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2007
Test date10 Jan 2007
Expiry13 Jan 2008
Test number162280317019
Mileage45,131 mi
FAILED · 9 Jan 2007
Test date9 Jan 2007
Expiry—
Test number104919407483
Mileage45,131 mi
FailInner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)