A4PAT - MAZDA MX-5
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Mazda MX-5, also known as the Mazda Miata in some markets, is a renowned two-seater sports car celebrated for its agile handling and timeless design. Since its debut in 1989, Mazda has continuously refined this model, which is manufactured in Japan with a focus on driving enjoyment and reliability. The MX-5 features a lightweight chassis, rear-wheel drive layout, and a choice of responsive petrol engines, making it a favourite among driving enthusiasts. Its compact dimensions and sleek styling contribute to its reputation as an accessible yet exhilarating roadster. Over the years, the Mazda MX-5 has become an icon in the sports car segment, embodying Mazda’s commitment to fun and precision engineering.
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Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
This 2006 Mazda MX-5, registration A4PAT, is finished in silver with a 1999cc petrol engine. It has a recorded mileage of 40,819 miles. The vehicle's MOT is valid until 6 December 2025, with the latest test conducted on 26 November 2024. The MOT advisories include corrosion on various suspension components, anti-roll bar linkages, and rear coil springs, all noted as not seriously weakened. Front brake operation shows slight lag, and front tyres exhibit minor cracking. The car is currently taxed. No significant structural issues are reported, though some corrosion and minor mechanical advisories are present.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 26 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,819 mi
Expires: 06 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front brake slight lag in operation
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear anti roll; bar linkage ball joints rough on application
- Advisory Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joints rough on application
Failed - 19 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,819 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front brake slight lag in operation
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear anti roll; bar linkage ball joints rough on application
- Advisory Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joints rough on application
Passed - 29 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,387 mi
Expires: 06 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,387 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,497 mi
Expires: 06 December 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,983 mi
Expires: 06 December 2022
Passed - 20 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,224 mi
Expires: 06 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 22 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,696 mi
Expires: 06 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 21 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,692 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 07 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,866 mi
Expires: 06 December 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed - 09 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,895 mi
Expires: 06 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory all four tyres perished
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre has a small cut on the inner side wall
- Advisory Offside Front tyre has small splits
Passed - 24 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,104 mi
Expires: 06 December 2017
Passed - 19 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,890 mi
Expires: 06 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 18 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,890 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside rear wheel has a slight bind.
Passed - 17 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,585 mi
Expires: 06 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 26 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,789 mi
Expires: 06 December 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 07 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,344 mi
Expires: 06 December 2013
Failed - 30 November 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,344 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed - 23 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 8,044 mi
Expires: 29 November 2012
Passed - 26 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 5,343 mi
Expires: 29 November 2011
Passed - 12 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 4,594 mi
Expires: 29 November 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for A4PAT?
The MOT expires on 06 December 2025.
What is the tax status of A4PAT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of A4PAT?
This is a 2006 MAZDA MX-5 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1999cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of A4PAT?
This vehicle produces 183 g/km of CO2 emissions.