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2005 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration OV55SWU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Apr 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,724 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026 27 Jun 20265 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 62,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
14 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 62,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak drips down shock absorber (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- oil level low
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minimal (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,674 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024 27 Jun 202610 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,754 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 27 Jun 20269 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,151 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021 27 Jun 20267 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,314 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020 27 Jun 202610 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,994 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019 27 Jun 20265 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,049 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018 27 Jun 20265 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,716 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,716 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,760 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 27 Jun 202617 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,669 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 27 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,800 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,080 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 27 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,079 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012 27 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,434 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 27 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,458 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 27 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,548 MI
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OV55SWU was registered on 2005-11-11
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