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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MX-6s year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:57.24%
(The average a petrol MAZDA MX-6 year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:732 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|43
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|26
Brake pipe excessively corroded21
Registration plate lamp issues21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort20
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|15
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|13
Registration plate issues13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))9
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Windscreen has damage6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Rear brake binding5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Offside 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|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged |2.5.C.2a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting corroded to excess/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported hose |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARK (1.1.2 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner cill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / innerwheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed |6.1.B.2|1
Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill riser (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1

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