AO03XHU - MAZDA MX-5
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
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Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 17 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,500 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Passed - 24 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,262 mi
Expires: 23 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,114 mi
Expires: 15 May 2024
Failed - 11 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,110 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 16 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,482 mi
Expires: 15 May 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off BENT (0.1 (a))
- Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded COMING OFF RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 16 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,482 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off BENT (0.1 (a))
- Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded COMING OFF RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 21 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,920 mi
Expires: 20 October 2022
Failed - 19 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,916 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed - 27 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,910 mi
Expires: 05 May 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,694 mi
Expires: 05 May 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 06 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,694 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 04 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,041 mi
Expires: 06 June 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer sill rusting
Failed - 14 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,032 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED.
Passed - 15 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,502 mi
Expires: 06 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 14 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,498 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 07 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,582 mi
Expires: 06 June 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 07 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,582 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,844 mi
Expires: 15 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake tight/ slight bind
Passed - 31 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,356 mi
Expires: 15 August 2016
Failed - 28 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,356 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Passed - 21 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,412 mi
Expires: 15 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Advisory Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passed - 19 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,823 mi
Expires: 15 August 2014
Passed - 16 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,926 mi
Expires: 15 August 2013
Passed - 04 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,778 mi
Expires: 11 August 2012
Passed - 22 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,390 mi
Expires: 11 August 2011
Passed - 12 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,750 mi
Expires: 11 August 2010
Passed - 11 July 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,614 mi
Expires: 12 July 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,524 mi
Expires: 12 July 2008
Failed - 12 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,524 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 21 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,779 mi
Expires: 20 June 2007
Failed - 21 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,779 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AO03XHU?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of AO03XHU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of AO03XHU?
This is a 2003 MAZDA MX-5 in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 1597cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AO03XHU?
This vehicle produces 188 g/km of CO2 emissions.