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MX-5 · Blue

NJZ4 579
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Apr 2026
First reg29 Jan 2008
Mileage71,239 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 April 2026.

PASSED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry13 Apr 2026
Test number397689461441
Mileage71,239 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slow to retract
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slow to retract
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 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))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Apr 2025
Test date11 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number144230070920
Mileage71,234 mi
MajorFront Registration plate insecure Bent and loose (0.1 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slow to retract
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slow to retract
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 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))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2024
Test date22 Feb 2024
Expiry23 Feb 2025
Test number718644692359
Mileage70,233 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2023
Test date9 Feb 2023
Expiry23 Feb 2024
Test number975733639127
Mileage68,483 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slow to retract.
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slow to retract.
AdvisoryFuel cap wasnt fitted correctly
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Feb 2023
Test date8 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number205984112307
Mileage68,481 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slow to retract.
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slow to retract.
AdvisoryFuel cap wasnt fitted correctly
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Incorrect part fitted. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2022
Test date2 Feb 2022
Expiry23 Feb 2023
Test number964030403973
Mileage62,884 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2021
Test date26 Jan 2021
Expiry23 Feb 2022
Test number994535968307
Mileage51,888 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2020
Test date1 Feb 2020
Expiry23 Feb 2021
Test number862818763463
Mileage45,875 mi
FAILED · 1 Feb 2020
Test date1 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number592856209671
Mileage45,875 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2019
Test date16 Feb 2019
Expiry23 Feb 2020
Test number947935742585
Mileage34,804 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2018
Test date24 Feb 2018
Expiry23 Feb 2019
Test number261215570513
Mileage20,546 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2017
Test date24 Feb 2017
Expiry23 Feb 2018
Test number748757324296
Mileage5,566 mi
FAILED · 24 Feb 2017
Test date24 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number821317202978
Mileage5,566 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 21 Mar 2016
Test date21 Mar 2016
Expiry29 Mar 2017
Test number363226983620
Mileage5,426 mi
PASSED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry29 Mar 2016
Test number409359885065
Mileage5,145 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2014
Test date11 Mar 2014
Expiry23 Mar 2015
Test number269860274004
Mileage4,539 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2013
Test date4 Mar 2013
Expiry23 Mar 2014
Test number185473463447
Mileage4,192 mi
PASSED · 5 Mar 2012
Test date5 Mar 2012
Expiry23 Mar 2013
Test number118655062440
Mileage3,677 mi
FAILED · 5 Mar 2012
Test date5 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number128625862084
Mileage3,677 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2011
Test date24 Mar 2011
Expiry23 Mar 2012
Test number755343381069
Mileage3,283 mi