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SW53LRN
2004 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1597cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LRN
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1597cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 43,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Wing Excessively corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 39,273 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,913 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch outer sill and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and outer sill and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 37,913 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch outer sill and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch and outer sill and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,537 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake union (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,174 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 34,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,115 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front & rear suspension corroded
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front & rear suspension corroded
30 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,544 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,959 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,642 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
17 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,790 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,523 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,584 MI
11 Jun 202628 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,584 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 11 Jun 20263 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,727 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,727 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,124 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,092 MI
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SW53LRN was registered on 2004-01-19
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