MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both front & both rear wheel arch slight corrosion
under vehicle surface & components general corrosion
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both front & both rear wheel arch slight corrosion
under vehicle surface & components general corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear
n/s/r tyre getting down
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front brake discs excessively pitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s n/s front tyres worn on edges
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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AR02 HFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AR02 HFF, 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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AR02 HFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.
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