MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, 30cm from passenger seatbelt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30 cm from rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Light corrosion on both front wings at bottom edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Light corrosion on both front wings at bottom edge
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight front brake imbalance
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ECU warning light on
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front discs corroded
offside rear tyre spliting on inner wall
ECU warning light on
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ECU warning light on
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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AU52 NSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 AU52 NSZ, 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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AU52 NSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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