MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis rail heavily corroded and swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front wipers streaking / smearing
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch chassis rail heavily corroded and swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front wipers streaking / smearing
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both sides rear outer sill panels corroding
some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in general on exhaust
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Surface corrosion suspension componants
slight binding front wheels / brake
Corrosion in general on exhaust system
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Corrosion in general on exhaust system
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
brake discs slightly worn
long handbrake travel
nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing low on edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE02 MVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 AE02 MVU, 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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AE02 MVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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