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2005 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration OV05MLN
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 06 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 75,969 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 75,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,245 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 73,245 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,367 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 71,367 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,835 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023 28 Jun 202621 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,398 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,132 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,132 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,574 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2020 28 Jun 20264 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,086 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202610 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,240 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,095 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,730 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,247 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,674 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 28 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,674 MI
28 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,290 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012 28 Jun 202624 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,127 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 28 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,973 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010 28 Jun 202624 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,829 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05MLN was registered on 2005-05-19
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