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SW51BWU
2001 MAZDA 323
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW51BWU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 323
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10
Total Tests
6
Passes
4
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,051 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,255 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,632 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
5 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,414 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,934 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,938 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW51BWU was registered on 2001-09-27
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