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Various front and rear suspension components corroding.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Various front and rear suspension components corroding.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Was detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both sills corroding at rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, holed by corrosion with 30cm of NSF lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Failed on roller brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to check the brake vacuum servo, failed brake pipe
Offside Front Brake slight binding
Offside Front Tyre wearing inneredge
Both rear outer sills corroding
Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding
Offside Front Brake slight binding
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding
Offside Front Brake slight binding
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Has a weld repair and is coorroding
Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Slight brake bind
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
General under body corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both front wiper blades split
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres - sidewalls starting to crack
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX02 RCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DX02 RCF, 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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DX02 RCF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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