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MX-5 · Yellow

ND52 EKN
MOTExpired
MOT due16 May 2024
First reg31 Oct 2002
Mileage98,390 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 February 2026.

FAILED · 9 May 2024
Test date9 May 2024
Expiry
Test number896774581256
Mileage98,390 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill area where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBoot floor/spare wheel well slightly corroded
PASSED · 17 May 2023
Test date17 May 2023
Expiry16 May 2024
Test number865541251506
Mileage94,955 mi
FAILED · 18 Apr 2023
Test date18 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number675246794635
Mileage94,947 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryGeneral under body/suspension surface corrosion
PASSED · 28 Apr 2022
Test date28 Apr 2022
Expiry27 Apr 2023
Test number540952153941
Mileage94,181 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number393928658010
Mileage94,174 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 1 Apr 2021
Test date1 Apr 2021
Expiry31 Mar 2022
Test number221482760750
Mileage91,020 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryunderside undersealed
FAILED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number294387625570
Mileage90,974 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer quarter panel rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill lip rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill lip rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
PASSED · 1 Apr 2020
Test date1 Apr 2020
Expiry31 Mar 2021
Test number622262589462
Mileage86,755 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryunder side completely under sealed
FAILED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number656952462351
Mileage86,480 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting area behind rear wheel, corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2019
Test date28 Mar 2019
Expiry28 Mar 2020
Test number220353824371
Mileage85,149 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisorylow performance on offside rear parking brake
Advisoryall front suspension components heavily rusted
Advisoryall rear suspension components heavily rusted
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Mar 2019
Test date27 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number543295702386
Mileage85,148 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisorylow performance on offside rear parking brake
Advisoryall front suspension components heavily rusted
Advisoryall rear suspension components heavily rusted
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2018
Test date19 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Mar 2019
Test number536539136119
Mileage81,281 mi
AdvisoryAll suspension arms front and rear,upper and lower have heavy surface corrosion
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number711503304204
Mileage81,280 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryAll suspension arms front and rear,upper and lower have heavy surface corrosion
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2017
Test date29 Mar 2017
Expiry28 Mar 2018
Test number944331466556
Mileage79,423 mi
Advisorynearside rear handbrake efficancy low
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number659768884614
Mileage79,349 mi
FailEmissions not tested rear silencer leaking (7.4.B.1)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
Advisoryexhaust system deteriated
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisorynearside rear handbrake efficancy low
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2016
Test date18 Mar 2016
Expiry17 Mar 2017
Test number506930576384
Mileage77,504 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
FAILED · 18 Mar 2016
Test date18 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number737308731188
Mileage77,504 mi
PrsCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2015
Test date23 Apr 2015
Expiry22 Apr 2016
Test number228773315181
Mileage76,039 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Sep 2014
Test date6 Sep 2014
Expiry11 Sep 2015
Test number366319844259
Mileage74,435 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2013
Test date7 Sep 2013
Expiry11 Sep 2014
Test number828850053274
Mileage66,063 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2012
Test date5 Sep 2012
Expiry11 Sep 2013
Test number148099342228
Mileage56,959 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry11 Sep 2012
Test number388664241431
Mileage48,232 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2010
Test date1 Sep 2010
Expiry11 Sep 2011
Test number561524940253
Mileage43,085 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 4 Sep 2009
Test date4 Sep 2009
Expiry11 Sep 2010
Test number510457949206
Mileage36,600 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2008
Test date5 Sep 2008
Expiry11 Sep 2009
Test number614119648246
Mileage30,733 mi
PASSED · 7 Sep 2007
Test date7 Sep 2007
Expiry11 Sep 2008
Test number900680557226
Mileage22,492 mi
PASSED · 12 Sep 2006
Test date12 Sep 2006
Expiry11 Sep 2007
Test number450455056219
Mileage14,353 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2005
Test date10 Oct 2005
Expiry31 Oct 2006
Test number631073485294
Mileage13,407 mi