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OV55FUP
2005 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration OV55FUP
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 22 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,039 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,931 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025 28 Jun 202626 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,874 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Both rear inner wheel arches corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Both rear inner wheel arches corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,883 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,369 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,757 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,268 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,782 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019 28 Jun 20265 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,680 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018 28 Jun 202618 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,291 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017 28 Jun 202629 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,618 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016 28 Jun 202628 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,419 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 28 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,885 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014 28 Jun 202620 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,473 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,870 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012 28 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,498 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 28 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,196 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010 28 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,315 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV55FUP was registered on 2005-10-07
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