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MX-5 · Silver

V42J WO
MAZDA V42J WO
MOTValid
MOT due22 Jul 2026
First reg1 Jan 2000
Mileage74,778 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 May 2027

Vehicle age

26 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 18 Jul 2025
Test date18 Jul 2025
Expiry22 Jul 2026
Test number138906200852
Mileage74,778 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry22 Jul 2025
Test number292002491306
Mileage74,296 mi
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))
FAILED · 23 Jul 2024
Test date23 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number847161727528
Mileage74,296 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon 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))
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))
PASSED · 20 Jul 2023
Test date20 Jul 2023
Expiry19 Jul 2024
Test number121033482004
Mileage74,143 mi
PASSED · 24 Mar 2022
Test date24 Mar 2022
Expiry6 Apr 2023
Test number432993583040
Mileage73,873 mi
PASSED · 7 Apr 2021
Test date7 Apr 2021
Expiry6 Apr 2022
Test number154095150790
Mileage73,281 mi
PASSED · 29 May 2019
Test date29 May 2019
Expiry28 Nov 2020
Test number554836420579
Mileage72,490 mi
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry18 May 2019
Test number831960707214
Mileage71,880 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2017
Test date22 Apr 2017
Expiry18 May 2018
Test number795802723959
Mileage71,467 mi
PASSED · 19 May 2016
Test date19 May 2016
Expiry18 May 2017
Test number982441113243
Mileage70,977 mi
PASSED · 25 Apr 2015
Test date25 Apr 2015
Expiry30 Apr 2016
Test number467935915140
Mileage70,335 mi
PASSED · 1 May 2014
Test date1 May 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number468621524134
Mileage69,704 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2013
Test date4 Mar 2013
Expiry3 Mar 2014
Test number235783563084
Mileage69,675 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s rear brake low reading
FAILED · 28 Feb 2013
Test date28 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number989189053046
Mileage69,953 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s rear brake low reading
PASSED · 4 Jan 2012
Test date4 Jan 2012
Expiry3 Jan 2013
Test number637734202051
Mileage68,258 mi
FAILED · 15 Dec 2011
Test date15 Dec 2011
Expiry—
Test number607679241370
Mileage68,195 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking 195/50R16V92
User EnteredOffside rear handbrake efficiency less than nearside rear o/s - 80 & n/s - 200
PASSED · 8 Dec 2010
Test date8 Dec 2010
Expiry27 Dec 2011
Test number832732540363
Mileage65,014 mi
User Enteredoffside to nearside rear brake pipe corroding
User Enteredfront number plate deteriorating
User Enteredrear brake discs slightly pitted
FAILED · 7 Dec 2010
Test date7 Dec 2010
Expiry—
Test number821251140345
Mileage65,014 mi
FailHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
User Enteredoffside to nearside rear brake pipe corroding
User Enteredfront number plate deteriorating
User Enteredrear brake discs slightly pitted
FAILED · 23 Dec 2009
Test date23 Dec 2009
Expiry—
Test number462787459479
Mileage61,030 mi
PrsExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredexhaust centre pipe to cat joint loose
User Enteredbrake pipes covered in waxoyl
PASSED · 23 Dec 2009
Test date23 Dec 2009
Expiry27 Dec 2010
Test number840357259384
Mileage61,030 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredexhaust centre pipe to cat joint loose
User Enteredbrake pipes covered in waxoyl
PASSED · 23 Dec 2008
Test date23 Dec 2008
Expiry27 Dec 2009
Test number192278458330
Mileage57,459 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2007
Test date19 Dec 2007
Expiry27 Dec 2008
Test number722853357389
Mileage53,344 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredbrake pipes corroding
PASSED · 20 Dec 2006
Test date20 Dec 2006
Expiry27 Dec 2007
Test number731954256310
Mileage49,573 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredfront brake discs and pads worn
User Enteredrear brake discs and pads worn
User Enteredbrake pipes corroding
User Enteredfront and nearside rear tyres worn low
PASSED · 8 Dec 2005
Test date8 Dec 2005
Expiry27 Dec 2006
Test number342662145315
Mileage45,479 mi