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SW51PXT
2002 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1840cc
General Information
- Registration SW51PXT
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
11
Passes
10
Failures
52.38%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper anchorage (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower anchorage (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper anchorage (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both (5.2.6)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- will speak to customer about how much welding is required
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,625 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- oil leak
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
10 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- oil leak
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,426 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,040 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,107 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,264 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,264 MI
9 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,196 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
11 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
12 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,507 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,453 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 9 Jun 202615 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,634 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
16 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,461 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2008 9 Jun 202616 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,549 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2007 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,549 MI
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SW51PXT was registered on 2002-02-28
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