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MX-5 · Black

T886 BVL
MOTValid
MOT due3 Aug 2026
First reg3 Aug 1999
Mileage107,104 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 January 2026.

PASSED · 4 Aug 2025
Test date4 Aug 2025
Expiry3 Aug 2026
Test number842399589096
Mileage107,104 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 4 Aug 2025
Test date4 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number922663393164
Mileage107,104 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 27 Nov 2024
Test date27 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number628647344985
Mileage107,103 mi
MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing steering wheel not factory (7.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides anti roll bar and subframe mounting corroded chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2023
Test date16 Sep 2023
Expiry15 Sep 2024
Test number863135173883
Mileage106,920 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2022
Test date17 Aug 2022
Expiry16 Aug 2023
Test number182984743769
Mileage105,991 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2021
Test date19 Feb 2021
Expiry18 Feb 2022
Test number680764195039
Mileage104,907 mi
AdvisoryFront Both front chassis rails are rusting
FAILED · 16 Feb 2021
Test date16 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number489740493978
Mileage104,862 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Both front chassis rails are rusting
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2019
Test date10 Jun 2019
Expiry9 Dec 2020
Test number649523128455
Mileage102,785 mi
AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill surface corrosion
FAILED · 5 Jun 2019
Test date5 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number916363810023
Mileage102,773 mi
AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill yellow chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill surface corrosion
PASSED · 24 May 2018
Test date24 May 2018
Expiry23 May 2019
Test number221882132458
Mileage98,804 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
FAILED · 17 May 2018
Test date17 May 2018
Expiry
Test number122050398615
Mileage98,797 mi
FailPower steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)
FailPower steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
PASSED · 12 May 2017
Test date12 May 2017
Expiry13 May 2018
Test number144214879790
Mileage93,350 mi
PASSED · 14 May 2016
Test date14 May 2016
Expiry13 May 2017
Test number355926877729
Mileage82,595 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has a slight knick. (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2015
Test date19 Mar 2015
Expiry21 Mar 2016
Test number469498475031
Mileage71,096 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 22 Mar 2014
Test date22 Mar 2014
Expiry21 Mar 2015
Test number259211784016
Mileage70,101 mi
FAILED · 24 Nov 2012
Test date24 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number607359822338
Mileage67,524 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2012
Test date24 Nov 2012
Expiry23 Nov 2013
Test number305259622376
Mileage67,524 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 31 Mar 2011
Test date31 Mar 2011
Expiry30 Mar 2012
Test number475680991085
Mileage56,500 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 26 Mar 2010
Test date26 Mar 2010
Expiry29 Mar 2011
Test number171955680008
Mileage49,671 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 26 Mar 2010
Test date26 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number400185180034
Mileage49,671 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AdvisoryOffside Front 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 · 30 Mar 2009
Test date30 Mar 2009
Expiry29 Mar 2010
Test number991449989093
Mileage44,229 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2009
Test date16 Jan 2009
Expiry15 Jan 2010
Test number783946919002
Mileage44,143 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2008
Test date7 Jan 2008
Expiry17 Jan 2009
Test number183587608084
Mileage24,672 mi
PASSED · 18 Jan 2007
Test date18 Jan 2007
Expiry17 Jan 2008
Test number104238417068
Mileage24,419 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)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2006
Test date11 Jan 2006
Expiry10 Jan 2007
Test number840351116014
Mileage23,896 mi