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SL52 SBU
MAZDA SL52 SBU
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Oct 2024
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage102,775 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 July 2026.

PASSED · 29 Sep 2023
Test date29 Sep 2023
Expiry12 Oct 2024
Test number158193794810
Mileage102,775 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisorywiper blades worn
Advisorynon standard suspension fitted
Advisoryunderbody subframes etc all pitted and rusty
PASSED · 13 Oct 2022
Test date13 Oct 2022
Expiry12 Oct 2023
Test number584100131616
Mileage102,640 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisorynon standard suspension fitted
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryunderbody rusty in areas
FAILED · 13 Oct 2022
Test date13 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number933465463054
Mileage102,640 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisorynon standard suspension fitted
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryunderbody rusty in areas
PASSED · 24 Jun 2021
Test date24 Jun 2021
Expiry23 Jun 2022
Test number230759399227
Mileage102,489 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside headlight case cracked
Advisoryunderbody rusty
Advisorynon standard struts fitted
PASSED · 16 Jun 2020
Test date16 Jun 2020
Expiry15 Jun 2021
Test number503150997069
Mileage102,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg rusted
PASSED · 13 Dec 2018
Test date13 Dec 2018
Expiry22 Dec 2019
Test number938979856402
Mileage99,256 mi
Advisoryunderside of vehicle generally corroded
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
Advisoryrear joiner to n/s/r brake hose, brake pipe corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sills corroded
FAILED · 5 Dec 2018
Test date5 Dec 2018
Expiry—
Test number463745577015
Mileage99,108 mi
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisoryunderside of vehicle generally corroded
Advisoryexhaust system corroded
Advisoryrear joiner to n/s/r brake hose, brake pipe corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sills corroded
PASSED · 28 Nov 2017
Test date28 Nov 2017
Expiry22 Dec 2018
Test number581261711220
Mileage90,830 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
PASSED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry22 Dec 2017
Test number587175007835
Mileage81,780 mi
Advisoryns headlamp aim set to upper limit
Advisoryall 4 tyres have heavy inner edge wear
Advisorynsr and osr sills corroding
Advisoryns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions
Advisoryns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions
FAILED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry—
Test number167970735692
Mileage81,780 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisoryns headlamp aim set to upper limit
Advisoryall 4 tyres have heavy inner edge wear
FailNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Advisorynsr and osr sills corroding
Advisoryns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions
Advisoryns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions
FailNearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin/clip missing (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2015
Test date10 Dec 2015
Expiry22 Dec 2016
Test number909526002322
Mileage71,870 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT due to heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryfront brakes slight uneven application
FAILED · 7 Dec 2015
Test date7 Dec 2015
Expiry—
Test number720330852060
Mileage71,805 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT due to heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure UNABLE TO CHECK FOR PLAY (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no ffort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism of (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 16 Dec 2014
Test date16 Dec 2014
Expiry22 Dec 2015
Test number158870954355
Mileage62,449 mi
FAILED · 16 Dec 2014
Test date16 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number399210554325
Mileage62,449 mi
DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Dec 2013
Test date4 Dec 2013
Expiry22 Dec 2014
Test number227318133367
Mileage60,458 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboot lock stiff(key)
FAILED · 3 Dec 2013
Test date3 Dec 2013
Expiry—
Test number426677833451
Mileage60,454 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredboot lock stiff(key)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2012
Test date11 Dec 2012
Expiry22 Dec 2013
Test number487886342466
Mileage55,526 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredearth-strap to diff broken
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 6 Dec 2011
Test date6 Dec 2011
Expiry22 Dec 2012
Test number828710441304
Mileage51,792 mi
User Enteredoff side front bottom ball joint dust cover deterating
PASSED · 14 Dec 2010
Test date14 Dec 2010
Expiry22 Dec 2011
Test number443348340434
Mileage46,978 mi
User EnteredEXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY
User EnteredINSIDE FACE OF REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
User EnteredFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES VERY RUSTY
User EnteredVARIOUS REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST
User EnteredO/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
User EnteredN/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
PASSED · 23 Dec 2009
Test date23 Dec 2009
Expiry22 Dec 2010
Test number231707159360
Mileage43,023 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 21 Dec 2009
Test date21 Dec 2009
Expiry—
Test number251265359332
Mileage43,006 mi
FailOffside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2008
Test date10 Oct 2008
Expiry14 Oct 2009
Test number344844688430
Mileage35,489 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2007
Test date15 Oct 2007
Expiry14 Oct 2008
Test number173008087246
Mileage29,027 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2006
Test date22 Sep 2006
Expiry21 Sep 2007
Test number482025666221
Mileage21,744 mi