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SW53KWR
2004 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Maroon
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
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- Registration SW53KWR
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Maroon
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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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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92 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot be opened (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel floor pan is extremely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Under sill across the underside of the vehicle
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Cross member / stability bar is corroded
- Rear Both sides suspension arms are corroded
- Rear Boot lock is damaged
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel arch but not within 30cm of a suspension or seat belt fixing mounting area
- Offside Rear Shock corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front shock is corroded
- Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock is corroded
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim is on bottom marker
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust is corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,188 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- underside and chassis corroded
2 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside and chassis corroded
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,365 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread and wear to inner edge
- Offside Rear tyre has 2mm of tread and wear to inner edge
- heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,365 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has 2mm of tread and wear to inner edge
- heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Nearside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread and wear to inner edge
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,469 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- extensive amounts of welding have been carried out to the underside of vehicle
- heavy amounts of corrosion to all underside of vehicle
24 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to n/s/f floor
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,081 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,987 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202610 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,296 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,194 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
5 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,941 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,658 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2010 13 Jun 20266 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,950 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,032 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2008 13 Jun 20268 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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SW53KWR was registered on 2004-02-11
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