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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
vehical corosion under body
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the inner wheel arch has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm's have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on the inner wheel arch has some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arm's have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Some corrosion to the underside of the car
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front axle corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside and offside front chassis legs corroding
Offside outer sill corroded
offside front chassis corroding
offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls perishing badly
offside rear tyre perishing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside front chassis corroding under wings
offside outer side sill corroding
brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroding
offside and nearside front chassis corroding
All suspension components have mild corrosion
Nearside and Offside front chassis rails have mild corrosion.
Rear brake discs surface corrosion on brake surface
Rear coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
All suspension components have mild corrosion
Nearside and Offside front chassis rails have mild corrosion.
Rear brake discs surface corrosion on brake surface
Rear coil springs corroded
rear brake discs corroding & brakes slightly binding
surface cracks over front tyres
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake discs corroding & brakes slightly binding
surface cracks over front tyres
surface of rear discs deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
surface of rear discs deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AU02 OFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AU02 OFO, 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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AU02 OFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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