MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear body bracing bars corroded but not excessively
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened
Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills/outer floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and floor pan box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans and box sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Subframe undersealed so unable to see repairs
Rear Suspension components slightly corroded
Suspension components slightly corroded
Underbody surface corrosion
Undertrays fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Subframe undersealed so unable to see repairs
Rear Suspension components slightly corroded
Suspension components slightly corroded
Underbody surface corrosion
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to underside suspension components
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside front brake disc cover deterioated
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe
surface corrosion underside suspension components
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe
surface corrosion underside suspension components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CV52 WYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 CV52 WYU, 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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CV52 WYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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