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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration SW51LVN
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Apr 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,831 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside corroded
26 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,829 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2025 12 Jun 202614 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,498 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,277 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,354 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,413 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm anti rollbar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,971 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill double skinned (7.1.1 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,007 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,857 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,652 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,749 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,790 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014 12 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,685 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2013 12 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,999 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,933 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 12 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,999 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 12 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,651 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,775 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 12 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,778 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2007 12 Jun 20264 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 30,451 MI
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SW51LVN was registered on 2002-01-31
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