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MX-5 · Silver

VA03 LSL
MOTValid
MOT due12 Oct 2026
First reg27 Jun 2003
Mileage89,912 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years

Fuel

Petrol

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As of 21 March 2026.

PASSED · 13 Oct 2025
Test date13 Oct 2025
Expiry12 Oct 2026
Test number689418796864
Mileage89,912 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2025
Test date6 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number178797725715
Mileage89,909 mi
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry29 Nov 2024
Test number774822724959
Mileage85,369 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside sill to floor full length
AdvisoryOffside sill to floor full length
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry29 Nov 2023
Test number189589821380
Mileage80,386 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill whole length off car (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill whole length car (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront exhaust shield loose
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened fitted back to front (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2022
Test date22 Nov 2022
Expiry—
Test number739144023430
Mileage80,386 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill whole length off car (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill whole length car (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront exhaust shield loose
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened fitted back to front (5.3.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry29 Nov 2022
Test number357360920542
Mileage73,858 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number401197311177
Mileage73,857 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2020
Test date30 Nov 2020
Expiry29 Nov 2021
Test number640953345094
Mileage65,356 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
FAILED · 25 Nov 2020
Test date25 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number393975897677
Mileage65,349 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
FAILED · 12 Nov 2020
Test date12 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number266503878115
Mileage65,316 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion to body, underside inc suspensions arms and components, also heavily undersealed
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 17 May 2019
Test date17 May 2019
Expiry12 Nov 2020
Test number290104114987
Mileage51,909 mi
Advisoryunderside undersealed
PASSED · 19 Jun 2018
Test date19 Jun 2018
Expiry27 Jun 2019
Test number867778760806
Mileage51,076 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit and slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryunderside of car and suspension under sealed
Advisorynearside and offside sills slightly corroded
PASSED · 28 Jun 2017
Test date28 Jun 2017
Expiry27 Jun 2018
Test number284467712744
Mileage49,468 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryo/s and n/s inner sills corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 16 Jun 2017
Test date16 Jun 2017
Expiry—
Test number951759505035
Mileage49,440 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisoryo/s and n/s inner sills corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 22 Jun 2016
Test date22 Jun 2016
Expiry27 Jun 2017
Test number101762395457
Mileage47,964 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2015
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry27 Jun 2016
Test number337413155150
Mileage46,084 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 24 Jun 2014
Test date24 Jun 2014
Expiry27 Jun 2015
Test number728735374170
Mileage44,767 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredboth rear tyres deteriorated and have small splits on inner side walls
User Enteredrear pads wearing
FAILED · 23 Jun 2014
Test date23 Jun 2014
Expiry—
Test number655064274155
Mileage44,767 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredboth rear tyres deteriorated and have small splits on inner side walls
User Enteredrear pads wearing
PASSED · 7 Jun 2013
Test date7 Jun 2013
Expiry27 Jun 2014
Test number689098753191
Mileage42,837 mi
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing
User Enteredrear exhaust slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 5 Jun 2013
Test date5 Jun 2013
Expiry—
Test number896536753190
Mileage42,837 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing
User Enteredrear exhaust slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 26 Jun 2012
Test date26 Jun 2012
Expiry27 Jun 2013
Test number208478172494
Mileage40,867 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredslight corrosion on offside/nearside rear outer sill
User Enteredsmall splits on both front wipers
User Enteredslight imbalance on front brakes
PASSED · 22 Jun 2011
Test date22 Jun 2011
Expiry27 Jun 2012
Test number876963871199
Mileage38,854 mi
User Enteredfront brake discs and only just met brake imbalance performance test
User Enteredinner brake disc 50% covered in rust poor contact with pads
PASSED · 24 Jun 2010
Test date24 Jun 2010
Expiry27 Jun 2011
Test number934665070125
Mileage36,887 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2009
Test date22 Jun 2009
Expiry27 Jun 2010
Test number651713879122
Mileage33,743 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 19 Jun 2008
Test date19 Jun 2008
Expiry27 Jun 2009
Test number880931378126
Mileage28,333 mi
PASSED · 22 Jun 2007
Test date22 Jun 2007
Expiry27 Jun 2008
Test number393303577134
Mileage20,966 mi
PASSED · 16 Jun 2006
Test date16 Jun 2006
Expiry27 Jun 2007
Test number342187866139
Mileage13,985 mi