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SW51BWZ
2001 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1840cc
General Information
- Registration SW51BWZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings beside anti roll bar (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,921 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- all brake pipes have been undersealed preventing full inspection
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front NAIL
- all brake pipes have been undersealed preventing full inspection
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,385 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,047 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,279 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,555 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,375 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,059 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2008 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 57,517 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2007 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 57,517 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2006 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 57,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW51BWZ was registered on 2001-10-31
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