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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places of underbody corrosion & front and rear of door sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Corrosion On Nearside Front Wheel Arch
Corrosion On Offside Front Wheel Arch
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust Lip Forming On Inner Disc Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front To Rear Light Corrosion On Vehicle Underside Components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Slightly Perished/ Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Slightly Perished/ Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion On Inner Brake Disc Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rubber Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rubber Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Corrosion On Wheel Arch
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All suspension components corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sills corroded
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both rears (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All suspension components corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sills corroded
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both rears (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All suspension components corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All suspension components corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
General chassis and under body corrosion
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general under body surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished in the tread
nearside rear tyre has a large crack in th inner side wall
chip in windscreen
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AU52 YYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 AU52 YYV, 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 YYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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