MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all chassis corroded /undersealed
both sills corroded /undersealed
brake pipes corroded
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all chassis corroded /under sealed
both sills corroded/under sealed
brake pipes corroded
all chassis corroded/undersealed
all steering/susoension corroded
both sills corroded/undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
all chassis corroded/undersealed
all steering/susoension corroded
both sills corroded/undersealed
both front ball joint dust covers deteriorated
both sills slightly corroded
front chassis corroded / under sealed
All suspension component slightly corroded
Coil spring corroded All 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
front chassis corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
front chassis corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust in poor condition,suspension bushes in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust in poor condition,suspension bushes in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre perrished
Bottom of o/s/r outer wing to sill in a rusty condition.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/f tyre slightly out of shape.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near side rear outer body sill corroding slightly
off side rear outer body sill panel corroding slightly
windscreen wipers smearing screen
front brake disc's pitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front & rear suspension radius arms corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DE02 GUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 GUJ, 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 GUJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.
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