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2005 MAZDA MX-5
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- Registration OV55LCO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 20 Nov 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,107 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,915 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake caliper pin's worn n/s/f
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,949 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,444 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,633 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202619 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,209 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Fuel filter housing bracket corroded
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,209 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Fuel filter housing bracket corroded
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,644 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc poor condition
17 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc poor condition
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,734 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear subframe (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking by weld (7.1.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear subframe (2.4.G.1)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,917 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 25 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,215 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,215 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,493 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 25 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,734 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,445 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 25 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,708 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012 25 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,092 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,163 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OV55LCO was registered on 2005-10-06
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