MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded but not excessive
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sill corroded but not reducing structural strength
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre perished
corrosion on both front chassis legs
corrosion on suspension componets
Nearside Front chassis rail corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front chassis rail corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both ends of sills have slight corrosion
Both ends of sills have slight corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear 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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AY02 EWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 AY02 EWJ, 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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What year was AY02 EWJ registered?
AY02 EWJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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