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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on N/S and O/S boot floor
corrosion on O/S/R outer sill
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on N/S and O/S boot floor
corrosion on O/S/R outer sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal/grease. corroded going into soft lines. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses yellowed but still retain clear beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of boot floor nearside corroded significantly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower quarter panel corroded near sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of offside boot floor corroded significantly (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers blade smearing but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear inner sills corroded near limit
offside rear outer sill corroded near limit
rear brake pipe corroded slightly
headlamp beam patterns very weak/covers poor
offside rear handbrake lever on caliper has play in it but working at time of test
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlamp beam patterns very weak/covers poor
offside rear handbrake lever on caliper has play in it but working at time of test
offside rear outer sill corroded near limit
rear brake pipe corroded slightly
rear inner sills corroded near limit
Light corrosion on the underside in various places
Rear number plate is fading
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint broken/not attached (2.4.G.2)
Light corrosion on the underside in various places
Rear number plate is fading
rear upper suspension arms corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND BADLY CRACKED
front and rear brake discs badly corroded
other front pads low
rear upper suspension arms corroded
all 4 brake discs are corroding on the inner face
n/s rear brake grabbing slightly
o/s windscreen wiper is split
there is corrosion on the body and underside in various places, none of which is near the limit
ADVANCED CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL
Corrosion to front anti roll bar mountings at offside and nearside chassis.
Corrosion to offside inner and outer sills. Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill.
all suspension arms rusty
rear of o/s & n/s outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension arms rusty
rear of o/s & n/s outer sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake pads getting low
rear brake pipes x2 starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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DV02 HBP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DV02 HBP, 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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DV02 HBP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.
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