MOT Status
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154,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber top mounting nut loose
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sill areas (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
rear registration plate is slightly obscured
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
rear registration plate is slightly obscured
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre brake light not working
nearside rear shock absorber damp advice change
oil leak
engine oil leak
nearside rear shock absorber damp
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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CAR 21X 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 73.9%.
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 CAR 21X, 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 CAR 21X registered?
CAR 21X is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2002.
Is CAR 21X safe to buy?
The MOT history for CAR 21X shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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