MOT Status
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sills corroded
parking brake lever high
underbody corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left worn inner edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sills corroded
underbody corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside rusted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underside rusted
Front undertray clips missing
underside rusted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front undertray clips missing
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
underside rusted
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside of vehicle corroded
Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))
underside of vehicle corroded
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded & rear , both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion on all front & rear suspension components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion on all front & rear suspension components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front inner wheel arch areas corroded
Front tyres under-inflated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
exhaust system deteriorated by fixing joints
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF02 HSK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EF02 HSK, 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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EF02 HSK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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