MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all front and rear shock absorber casings corroded
all front suspension corroded
all rear suspension corroded
general underbody corrosion
under trays fitted
underneath of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all front suspension corroded
both front and both rear coil springs corroded
both front and both rear shock absorber casings corroded
corrosion to both outer sills
general underbody corrosion
light corrosion to all front brake ferrules
light corrosion to all rear brake ferrules
under trays fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on front & rear suspension components
front & rear shockers corroded
general under body corrosion
under trays fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on front & rear suspension components
front & rear shockers corroded
general under body corrosion
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/f/inner pad 95% worn
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX02 RCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 DX02 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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