MOT Status
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118,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Boot floor area corroded through but not yet within mot criteria
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner and outer sills. Corroded but not yet within mot criteria
Offside Inner and outer sills corroded but not yet within mot criteria
Parking brake has only just met efficiency requirements
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle body work poor condition. Corroded
All suspension components and vehicle structures corroded Vehicle in poor condition
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Flloor / inner and outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Floor/boot area corroded
Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded
Power steering pipes poor condition
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All suspension components and vehicle structures corroded Vehicle in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Flloor / inner and outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Floor/boot area corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside rear inner and outer sills corroded
Power steering pipes poor condition
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension components have corrosion
Horn poor
Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion
Offside Front Sill area corroded through but not yet within 30cm of mot fail criteria
Offside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension components have corrosion
Horn poor
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion
Offside Rear Inner and outer sills have corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill seam starting to separate and corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested as no gases present at rear tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill seam starting to separate and corrosion to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front nearside and offside driving / fog lights deteriated and inoperative
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint / flange corroded and weak with slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED YELLOW. BADLY WASTED AWAY. (main front to rear supply) (3.6.B.2c)
RUSTY POWER STEERING PIPES ACROSS FRONT SUBFRAME. RECOMMEND GENERAL WAXOYL ETC.
both rear outer seals very rusty but not seriously weakend
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear outer seals very rusty but not seriously weakend
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage metal pipe on rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 areas (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage metal pipe on rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 areas (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking along the thread
drivers side wiper blade split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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A16 WLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 WLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A16 WLH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.
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