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99,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing and cracking.
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread.
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished and splitting.
Rear suspension arm bushes perished and splitting.
crack in windscreen n/s.
power steering pipes very corroded.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing and cracking.
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread.
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear shock absorber lower bushes perished and splitting.
Rear suspension arm bushes perished and splitting.
crack in windscreen n/s.
power steering pipes very corroded.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sill very corroded.
Offside Rear outer sill corroded.
Rear coil springs corroded.
crack in winscreen n/s.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
e,m light on
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength on the chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower both suspension arms corroded
Front Upper both suspension arms corroded
Front subframe corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the chassis near suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Rear both lower suspension arms corroded
Rear both suspension upper arms corroded
Rear subframe corroded
power steering oil very low in reservoir almost empty
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ALL RUBBER BUSHS ON SUSPENSION STARTING TO PERISH
ALLSUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO CORRODE
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
underbody has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front tyres worn to limits (185/60VR14)
Both rear tyres worn close to limits
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle
Slight damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall
Both front tyres worn to limits (185/60VR14)
Both rear tyres worn close to limits
Plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle
Slight damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA02 VVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EA02 VVY, 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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EA02 VVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2002.
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