MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear tyres worn inner edge
underbody corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres wearing inner egdes
n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
front tyres wearing inner egdes
n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm
after market suspension fitted supension and coil springs ,vechicle geomteory looks to be out of alignment and ride heights different
chassis rails and under floor pans have impact damage
clutch pedal rubber wearing
n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
o/s/r tread depth low close to legal limit
wear and slight play in n/s/f wishbone bushes
wear and slight play in o/s/f wishbone bushes
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
after market suspension fitted supension and coil springs ,vechicle geomteory looks to be out of alignment and ride heights different
chassis rails and under floor pans have impact damage
clutch pedal rubber wearing
n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
wear and slight play in n/s/f wishbone bushes
wear and slight play in o/s/f wishbone bushes
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both centre chassis rails showing signs of impact damage
cluch anti slip worn
corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
front number plate damaged but still can be read
n/s/f suspension set up sitting lower than o/s/f
n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords
n/s/f tyre worn heavily inner & outer edges
n/s/r tyre bold inside edge
o/s/f tyre bold inner & outer edges ( pressure low )
wear & play to both front upper wishbone inner bushes
after market suspension shock absorbers & coil springs fitted ( vehcile handling and stability very poor )
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn on edges and pressures low
both rear tyres close to legal limit
cluch anti slip worn
front brake discs corroded.
front tyres wearing on edges.
rattle from rear silencer.
rear brake discs corroded.
rear coil springs corroded.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front brake discs corroded.
front tyres wearing on edges.
rattle from rear silencer.
rear brake discs corroded.
rear coil springs corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all brake discs slight corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake discs corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
all pads worn low
oil leak
front number plate cracked
front pads getting low
rear tyres worn low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF02 EUD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AF02 EUD, 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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AF02 EUD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.
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