MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
some under body surface corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to both outer sill panels and wheel arches but no holes or sharp edges
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has major corrosion and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis has major corrosion and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing has major corrosion at fixings (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central BODY HAS MAJOR CORROSION AROUND LOWER FRINGES (WINGS/SILLS ECT)
Central all front rubber suspension components perishing/cracking
Central all rear rubber suspesion components perishing/cracking
Nearside Front Inner chassis rail has inapropate repair/sub standard welding
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have severe cracking/tearing BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Components Corroded Underside Of Vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Undertrays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust - slight blow
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
All brake discs are rusting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake discs rusting
Both outer sills rusting
OSR brake pads starting to crack on edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sills rusting
Front brake pads low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight bind n/s/r brake
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AJ02 OJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AJ02 OJM, 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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AJ02 OJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2002.
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