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96,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system is rusting
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Underside showing signs of corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Adrift (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Underside showing signs of corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight surface corrosion to various parts of under vehicle ok at time of test
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight surface corrosion to various parts of under vehicle ok at time of test
some brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear discs slightly corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs excessivley corroded
rear discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA52 BYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DA52 BYL, 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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DA52 BYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2002.
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