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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration DF51OFS
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to entire underside of vehicle
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,714 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,289 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,289 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,273 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2022 22 Jun 202623 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,068 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,341 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,238 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,356 MI
22 Jun 20262 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,071 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- car very rusty underside
11 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,185 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Balance only just met requirements (3.7.B.5b)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,876 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 22 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,125 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 22 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,076 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,311 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,669 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 22 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,868 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 22 Jun 202619 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,794 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 22 Jun 202621 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,632 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 22 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,437 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008 22 Jun 202631 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,431 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2007 22 Jun 202631 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DF51OFS was registered on 2002-02-12
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