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2008 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration SL08VRU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Sep 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,125 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory 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))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,404 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,169 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,142 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 12 Jun 202617 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,587 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019 12 Jun 202625 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,853 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- outer sill covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- outer sill covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,938 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nail in o/s/f tyre.
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,785 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,623 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,047 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 12 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,678 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,321 MI
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SL08VRU was registered on 2008-04-25
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