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MAZDA

Silver

N281 RDL
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Jun 2026
First reg30 Sep 2005
Mileage230,219 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

PASSED · 21 Jun 2025
Test date21 Jun 2025
Expiry26 Jun 2026
Test number504718165812
Mileage230,219 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Jun 2025
Test date20 Jun 2025
Expiry—
Test number299595141467
Mileage230,207 mi
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jun 2024
Test date4 Jun 2024
Expiry26 Jun 2025
Test number376421046678
Mileage225,525 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jun 2023
Test date27 Jun 2023
Expiry26 Jun 2024
Test number287288471429
Mileage220,787 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryadvise power steering slight leak
FAILED · 21 Jun 2023
Test date21 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number186812910105
Mileage220,782 mi
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryadvise power steering slight leak
PASSED · 9 Aug 2022
Test date9 Aug 2022
Expiry9 Aug 2023
Test number740011501429
Mileage217,296 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 8 Aug 2022
Test date8 Aug 2022
Expiry—
Test number634275047370
Mileage217,296 mi
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2021
Test date10 Aug 2021
Expiry9 Aug 2022
Test number581012844920
Mileage213,025 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number406934419101
Mileage212,615 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 13 Apr 2018
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number463426989368
Mileage212,615 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Feb 2016
Test date4 Feb 2016
Expiry6 Feb 2017
Test number947914252777
Mileage208,365 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2015
Test date26 Jan 2015
Expiry6 Feb 2016
Test number735656825016
Mileage202,576 mi
PASSED · 7 Feb 2014
Test date7 Feb 2014
Expiry6 Feb 2015
Test number237038634044
Mileage194,408 km
PASSED · 17 Oct 2012
Test date17 Oct 2012
Expiry20 Oct 2013
Test number676191692296
Mileage182,936 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroding
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredpower steering slight leak
User Enteredall steering and suspension dust covers perishing
FAILED · 9 Oct 2012
Test date9 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number219673382274
Mileage182,931 mi
FailFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
FailExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroding
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredpower steering slight leak
User Enteredall steering and suspension dust covers perishing
PASSED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry20 Oct 2012
Test number565094491225
Mileage170,783 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2011
Test date20 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number306393191456
Mileage170,782 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth rear wheel arches corroded
PASSED · 8 Oct 2010
Test date8 Oct 2010
Expiry7 Oct 2011
Test number312151980226
Mileage161,380 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront discs corroded
FAILED · 1 Oct 2010
Test date1 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number571624870213
Mileage161,380 mi
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredfront discs corroded
PASSED · 29 Sep 2009
Test date29 Sep 2009
Expiry28 Sep 2010
Test number491332579207
Mileage151,101 km
FAILED · 29 Sep 2009
Test date29 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number773642479285
Mileage151,101 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2008
Test date26 Sep 2008
Expiry25 Sep 2009
Test number353440478239
Mileage135,930 mi
PASSED · 18 Sep 2007
Test date18 Sep 2007
Expiry21 Sep 2008
Test number560241167235
Mileage125,789 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2006
Test date11 Sep 2006
Expiry21 Sep 2007
Test number200254956247
Mileage112,166 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2005
Test date22 Sep 2005
Expiry21 Sep 2006
Test number811965565253
Mileage99,640 mi