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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded
Vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All corrosion repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underneath covered in corrosion and underseal
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE02 BYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 DE02 BYG, 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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DE02 BYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.
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