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MX-5 · Silver

R228 JWT
MOTExpired
MOT due16 May 2026
First reg29 Apr 1998
Mileage65,326 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 August 2025.

PASSED · 16 May 2025
Test date16 May 2025
Expiry16 May 2026
Test number339364648493
Mileage65,326 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 May 2024
Test date17 May 2024
Expiry16 May 2025
Test number827923639982
Mileage64,799 mi
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side rusty and underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2024
Test date10 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number556583875774
Mileage64,794 mi
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side rusty and underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2023
Test date28 Feb 2023
Expiry27 Feb 2024
Test number454641269340
Mileage63,698 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill starting to corrode
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill starting to corrode
AdvisoryUnder body been under sealed
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry4 Oct 2022
Test number761815934345
Mileage63,387 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBoth rear sills starting to corrode
PASSED · 1 Oct 2020
Test date1 Oct 2020
Expiry4 Oct 2021
Test number235145185905
Mileage62,167 mi
AdvisoryCars been under sealed
AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly
PASSED · 5 Apr 2019
Test date5 Apr 2019
Expiry4 Oct 2020
Test number144645557100
Mileage60,179 mi
AdvisoryCars been heavily under sealed
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2018
Test date3 Apr 2018
Expiry2 Apr 2019
Test number511519817721
Mileage58,732 mi
AdvisoryCars been under seal
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 2 Jul 2016
Test date2 Jul 2016
Expiry1 Jul 2017
Test number954676920554
Mileage56,119 mi
AdvisoryCars been under sealed
AdvisoryN/s/f chassis been welded and under sealed
AdvisoryLight surface rust on all discs
PASSED · 22 May 2015
Test date22 May 2015
Expiry21 May 2016
Test number205742445418
Mileage54,867 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredexhaust slightly corroded
FAILED · 19 Jul 2013
Test date19 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number276440803288
Mileage54,207 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2013
Test date19 Jul 2013
Expiry18 Jul 2014
Test number425540703299
Mileage54,207 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2012
Test date4 Jun 2012
Expiry3 Jun 2013
Test number836346352192
Mileage51,887 mi
PASSED · 31 May 2011
Test date31 May 2011
Expiry30 May 2012
Test number245261751481
Mileage46,835 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 27 May 2011
Test date27 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number769967841139
Mileage46,835 mi
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry3 May 2011
Test number142344720155
Mileage39,656 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 22 Apr 2010
Test date22 Apr 2010
Expiry—
Test number140602510166
Mileage39,650 mi
FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 9 Dec 2009
Test date9 Dec 2009
Expiry—
Test number570113149366
Mileage39,637 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredheavy surface corrosion rear suspension
User Enteredsurface corrosion front suspension
User Enteredfront brake pads worn low advise replacement
User Enteredslight damage to osr light unit and bumper
FAILED · 20 Aug 2009
Test date20 Aug 2009
Expiry—
Test number354812239207
Mileage39,612 mi
FailOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth rear inner wings corroding
User Enteredn/s/f inner wing corroding
User Enteredn/s outer sill corroding
User Enteredboth rear wheel arches corroding
PASSED · 28 May 2008
Test date28 May 2008
Expiry12 Jun 2009
Test number693359648135
Mileage37,819 mi
User Enteredboth outer sills corroding
User Enteredboth rear wheel arches corroding
User Enteredboth rear inner wings corroding
User Enteredn/s/f inner wing corroding
PASSED · 23 May 2007
Test date23 May 2007
Expiry12 Jun 2008
Test number901523047104
Mileage36,370 mi
User Enteredboth outer sills corroding
User Enteredboth front tyres - outer sidewalls perishing/cracking
PASSED · 13 Jun 2006
Test date13 Jun 2006
Expiry12 Jun 2007
Test number263564466114
Mileage34,900 mi
User Enteredmetal brake pipe across rear subframe corroding
User Enteredboth outer sills corroding
User Enteredo/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking/splits