MOT Status
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Nearside Front fog lamp defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded from cat to back box
Nearside Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to leak nsr (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog lamp defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded from cat to back box
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp defective
Nearside Front tyre out of shape
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust corrorded back box joint and cat joint
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner seal and inner upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp defective
Nearside Front tyre out of shape
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust corrorded back box joint and cat joint
Nearside Inner sills corroded
Offside Inner sill corroded
Rear floor corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ clip (3.6.B.2c)
both rear outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ clip (3.6.B.2c)
both rear outer sills starting to corrode
rear brake pads wearing. rear brake discs edges corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO02 BBN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AO02 BBN, 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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AO02 BBN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2002.
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