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108,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is soft to touch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general surface corrosion
both outer sills are corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both outer sills are corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
light corrosion on outer sills
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
light corrosion on outer sills
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
There is a rotational noise from the offside rear wheel when rotated by hand but I could not find any visible fault. I suggest you have this looked into.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
There is a rotational noise from the offside rear wheel when rotated by hand but I could not find any visible fault. I suggest you have this looked into.
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
both rear tyres cracked/perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres cracked/perished
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA52 XNS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 EA52 XNS, 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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EA52 XNS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.
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