MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails inside front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Outer both wheel arches
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails inside front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Outer both wheel arches
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside rear outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
nearside rear outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working park (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.
Rear inner brake pads low.
Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear inner brake pads low.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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AY52 EOC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AY52 EOC, 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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AY52 EOC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.
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