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MX-5 · Silver

N111 DMD
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Mar 2026
First reg30 Sep 2003
Mileage117,237 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 April 2026.

FAILED · 11 Mar 2026
Test date11 Mar 2026
Expiry—
Test number766871551022
Mileage117,237 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry29 Mar 2026
Test number172649057083
Mileage112,345 mi
FAILED · 4 Mar 2025
Test date4 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number748604803943
Mileage112,320 mi
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2024
Test date14 Mar 2024
Expiry29 Mar 2025
Test number422485392492
Mileage110,217 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear inner wheel arch/end of sills corroded
PASSED · 25 Mar 2023
Test date25 Mar 2023
Expiry29 Mar 2024
Test number367673233510
Mileage108,889 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2022
Test date10 Mar 2022
Expiry29 Mar 2023
Test number772663976371
Mileage107,381 mi
MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2021
Test date9 Mar 2021
Expiry29 Mar 2022
Test number691045132070
Mileage105,958 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry29 Mar 2021
Test number162901538803
Mileage104,739 mi
MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number681539662886
Mileage104,739 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2019
Test date21 Mar 2019
Expiry29 Mar 2020
Test number458903952467
Mileage101,743 mi
Advisoryrear brake pads low
Advisorygeneral corrosion to under side
PASSED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry29 Mar 2019
Test number311792955369
Mileage96,926 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2018
Test date6 Mar 2018
Expiry—
Test number593410100683
Mileage96,926 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2017
Test date2 Mar 2017
Expiry29 Mar 2018
Test number215277089373
Mileage93,862 mi
Advisoryboth front inner wing areas have been welded unable to see if seam welded due to covered over
Advisoryboth rear inner wing/sill areas have been welded unable to see if seam welded due to being covered over
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2016
Test date24 Mar 2016
Expiry29 Mar 2017
Test number981246874924
Mileage91,043 mi
Advisoryfront chassis parallel to radiator showing signs of corrosion no weakness in structure
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryboth front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating no excessive play
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry29 Mar 2016
Test number365394485003
Mileage88,643 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enteredall 4 tyres wearing low 195/50/15
User Enteredtyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault
FAILED · 25 Mar 2015
Test date25 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number138614885066
Mileage88,643 mi
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enteredall 4 tyres wearing low 195/50/15
User Enteredtyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault
PASSED · 28 Mar 2014
Test date28 Mar 2014
Expiry29 Mar 2015
Test number505377484005
Mileage86,346 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry29 Mar 2014
Test number135756583485
Mileage83,682 mi
User Enteredall four tyres perishing
FAILED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number186856683427
Mileage83,682 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Enteredall four tyres perishing
PASSED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry29 Mar 2013
Test number998630292031
Mileage81,698 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredall brake discs corroded
FAILED · 28 Mar 2012
Test date28 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number126628182011
Mileage81,689 mi
FailNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredall brake discs corroded
PASSED · 11 Jun 2011
Test date11 Jun 2011
Expiry22 Jun 2012
Test number457692061194
Mileage81,271 mi
FAILED · 9 Jun 2011
Test date9 Jun 2011
Expiry—
Test number848650761137
Mileage81,271 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
User EnteredBrake disc,s rusty
PASSED · 23 Jun 2010
Test date23 Jun 2010
Expiry22 Jun 2011
Test number432344770116
Mileage—
User EnteredBrake discs rusting
PASSED · 1 Oct 2009
Test date1 Oct 2009
Expiry5 Oct 2010
Test number374414679427
Mileage68,410 mi
PASSED · 6 Oct 2008
Test date6 Oct 2008
Expiry5 Oct 2009
Test number794910188209
Mileage50,971 mi
FAILED · 6 Oct 2008
Test date6 Oct 2008
Expiry—
Test number742660888276
Mileage50,971 mi
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredrear brake pads on limit
PASSED · 18 Sep 2007
Test date18 Sep 2007
Expiry30 Sep 2008
Test number854581967252
Mileage42,373 mi
FAILED · 18 Sep 2007
Test date18 Sep 2007
Expiry—
Test number254441867254
Mileage42,373 mi
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2006
Test date29 Sep 2006
Expiry30 Sep 2007
Test number810622276262
Mileage34,476 mi