M17FUN - MAZDA MX-5
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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 produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corporation, known for its commitment to driving enjoyment and innovative engineering. The MX-5 stands out with its lightweight construction, rear-wheel drive layout, and convertible roof, making it a favourite among driving enthusiasts. Over the years, it has maintained its reputation for reliability and fun, with modern versions featuring advanced safety and infotainment options. The Mazda MX-5 remains a symbol of accessible sports car performance, appealing to those seeking an engaging driving experience.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
A 1995 Mazda MX-5 registered as M17FUN, with a yellow exterior and an 1840cc petrol engine. The vehicle was first registered in May 1995 and has a recorded mileage of 139,043 miles. The latest MOT was conducted on 8 May 2023, with the certificate valid until 7 May 2024. Advisory notes include a central front oil leak that is not deemed excessive and a painted underside with rust sealant, limiting assessment. The vehicle is currently SORN and not taxed. The MOT indicates no immediate safety concerns, but the oil leak and rustproofing should be noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,043 mi
Expires: 07 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Car painted underneath with rust sealant,unable to provide correct assesment
Failed - 05 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,042 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Car painted underneath with rust sealant,unable to provide correct assesment
Failed - 08 March 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,039 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Damaged but does no affect the emitted light (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Cat painted underneath with rust sealant, unable provide correct assesment
Passed - 04 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,172 mi
Expires: 03 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,629 mi
Expires: 24 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All tyres perishing and rears low on edges
- Advisory General underbody corrosion to suspension and brake pipes
Failed - 18 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,629 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory All tyres perishing and rears low on edges
- Advisory General underbody corrosion to suspension and brake pipes
Passed - 25 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,022 mi
Expires: 24 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Advisory Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Front wing corroded at the base.
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,101 mi
Expires: 25 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyres perishing
Failed - 26 February 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,101 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyres perishing
Passed - 23 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,963 mi
Expires: 22 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory r/h/f inner brake pad damp.
- Advisory components under car covered in underseal inhibiting inspection
Passed - 13 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,248 mi
Expires: 12 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust system corroding
Passed - 04 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,516 mi
Expires: 03 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 30 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,162 mi
Expires: 20 November 2015
Failed - 27 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,160 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory 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 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,765 mi
Expires: 20 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Failed - 19 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,763 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passed - 21 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,836 mi
Expires: 20 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 15 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,836 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 18 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,968 mi
Expires: 17 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 10 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,965 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Major Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,889 mi
Expires: 28 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 19 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,404 mi
Expires: 25 October 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 14 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,403 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 20 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,057 mi
Expires: 25 October 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 16 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,030 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,121 mi
Expires: 25 October 2008
Failed - 18 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,047 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 26 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,981 mi
Expires: 25 October 2007
Failed - 25 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,942 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 20 September 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,180 mi
Expires: 19 September 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for M17FUN?
The MOT expires on 07 May 2024.
What is the tax status of M17FUN?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of M17FUN?
This is a 1995 MAZDA MX-5 in Yellow. It runs on Petrol with a 1840cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of M17FUN?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.